WO2004106289A1 - Protease inhibitors - Google Patents

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WO2004106289A1
WO2004106289A1 PCT/DK2004/000371 DK2004000371W WO2004106289A1 WO 2004106289 A1 WO2004106289 A1 WO 2004106289A1 DK 2004000371 W DK2004000371 W DK 2004000371W WO 2004106289 A1 WO2004106289 A1 WO 2004106289A1
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  • the present invention relates to novel protease inhibitors, more specifically to inhibitors of cysteine and/or serine proteases useful in the treatment/prevention of inflammation, diabetes and similar diseases in which proteases are involved, especially mast cell inflammatory mediated diseases. More specifically the invention relates to monoacyl semicarbazides capable of inhibiting dipeptidyl-peptidase I (DPP-I), also known as cathepsin C, an enzyme that cleaves a dipeptide from the N terminus of a polypeptide chain.
  • DPP-I dipeptidyl-peptidase I
  • cathepsin C an enzyme that cleaves a dipeptide from the N terminus of a polypeptide chain.
  • Dipeptidyl peptidase-l (DPP-I; EC 3.4.14.1) also known as cathepsin C is a lysosomal cysteine protease belonging to the papain family.
  • the enzyme is constitutively expressed in many tissues with highest levels in lung, kidney, liver and spleen.
  • the cDNAs encoding rat, human and murine DPP-I have been cloned and sequenced and showed that the enzyme is highly conserved.
  • DPP-I is synthesized as an inactive precursor (Zymogen), and is activated by a non-autocatalytic excision of an internal activation peptide within the N-terminal propeptide.
  • DPP-I catalyzes the removal of dipeptides from the N-terminal end of polypeptide substrates with broad specificity.
  • the pH optimum lies in the region of 5-7 using human DPP-I.
  • DPP-I is oligomeric with little amino acid sequence homology compared to the exopeptidases cathepsin B, H, L, O and S which in addition are monomeric.
  • DPP-I also functions as a key enzyme in the activation of granule serine peptidases in cytotoxic T lymphocytes and natural killer cells (granzymes A and B), mast cells (chymase and tryptase), and neutrophils (cathepsin G and elastase).
  • Mast cells are found in many tissues, but are present in greater numbers along the epithelial linings of the body, such as the skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. Mast cells are also located in the perivascular tissue surrounding small blood vessels. In humans, two types of mast cells have been identified. The T-type, which expresses only tryptase, and the MC-type, which expresses both tryptase and chymase. In humans, the T-type mast cells are located primarily in alveolar tissue and intestinal mucose while the TC-type cells predominate in skin and conjuctiva.
  • Mast cells can release a range of potent inflammatory mediators including cytokines, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, histamine and proteoglycans, but among the most abundant products of mast cell activation are the serine proteases of the chymotrypsin family; tryptase and chymase. These proteases are situated in the mast cell lysosomes as fully active enzymes. The exact site of tryptase and chymase activation from zymogen precursors is not known, but the Golgi apparatus might play a role in that regard. DPP-I, which is particular abundant in mast cells, seems to be the key enzyme responsible for activation of chymase and tryptase.
  • mast cells seem also to play a role in angiogenesis since these cells accumulate in many angiogenesis-dependent situations.
  • mast cell mediators e.g. histamine, chymase, VEGF and bFGF
  • mast cell mediators e.g. histamine, chymase, VEGF and bFGF
  • Neutrophils cause considerable damage in a number of pathological conditions. When activated, neutrophils secrete destructive granular enzymes including elastase and cathepsin G and undergo oxidative bursts to release reactive oxygen intermediates. Numerous studies have been conducted on each of these activating agents in isolation. Pulmonary emphysema, cystic fibrosis and rheumatoid arthritis are just some examples of pathological conditions associated with the potent enzymes elastase and cathepsin G.
  • WO03/022871A2 to Probiodrug discloses inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase l. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • the present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I)
  • R ⁇ , R 2) R 3 , R 4> R 5 and R 6 are as defined in the detailed part of this description, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.
  • the compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of inflammation or type 2 diabetes, particularly for treatment of prevention of mast cell inflammatory mediated diseases such as asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease or sepsis.
  • the compounds of the present invention are especially applicable in target cell apoptosis.
  • DPP-I dipeptidyl-peptidase I
  • DPPI cleaves a dipeptide Xaa-Xbb from the N terminus of a polypeptide chain Xaa-Xbb-Xcc-[Xxx] n , except when Xaa is Arg or Lys, or when Xbb or Xcc is Pro.
  • treatment is defined as the management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating the disease, condition, or disorder and includes the administration of a compound of the present invention to prevent the onset of the symptoms or the complications, or alleviating the symptoms or the complications, or eliminating the disease, condition, or disorder.
  • C 1-6 alkyl denotes a straight or branched, saturated hydrocarbon chain having from one to six carbon atoms.
  • C 1-6 alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso- butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, iso-pentyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl, n-hexyl, iso-hexyl, 4-methylpentyl, neopentyl, 2,2-dimethylpropyl and the like.
  • C 2-6 alkenyl denotes a straight or branched, unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having from two to six carbon atoms and at least one double bond.
  • C 2-6 alkenyl groups include, but are not limited to, vinyl, 1- propenyl, allyl, iso-propenyl, n-butenyl, n-pentenyl, n-hexenyl and the like.
  • C 2-6 alkynyl denotes a straight or branched, unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having from two to six carbon atoms and at least one triple bond.
  • C 2-6 alkynyl groups include, but are not limited to, -C ⁇ CH, - C ⁇ CCH 3 , -CH 2 C ⁇ CH, -CH 2 -CH 2 C ⁇ CH, -CH(CH 3 )C ⁇ CH and the like.
  • C 1-6 alkoxy in the present context designates a group O-C- ⁇ -6 alkyl used alone or in combination, wherein C 1-6 alkyl is as defined above.
  • straight alkoxy groups are methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, pentoxy and hexoxy.
  • branched alkoxy are iso-propoxy, sec-butoxy, tert-butoxy, iso-pentoxy and iso-hexoxy.
  • cyclic alkoxy are cyclopropyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy and cyclohexyloxy.
  • C 1-6 alkylthio in the present context designates a group -S-C 1-6 alkyl wherein C 1-6 alkyl is as defined above.
  • Representative examples include, but are not limited to, methylthio, ethylthio, n-propylthio, isopropylthio, butylthio, isobutylthio, sec-butylthio, tert-butylthio, n-pentylthio, isopentylthio, neopentylthio, tert-pentylthio, n-hexylthio, isohexylthio and the like.
  • C 1-6 alkylcarbonyl in the present context designates a group -(CO)-C 1-6 alkyl wherein C 1-6 alkyl is as defined above.
  • Representative examples include, but are not limited to, methylcarbonyl, ethylcarbonyl, n-propylcarbonyl, isopropylcarbonyl, butylcarbonyl, isobutylcarbonyl, sec-butylcarbonyl, tert-butylcarbonyl, n-pentylcarbonyl, isopentylcarbonyl, neopentylcarbonyl, tert-pentylcarbonyl, n-hexylcarbonyl, isohexylcarbonyl and the like.
  • C 1-6 N-alkylamide in the present context designates a group -(CO)NH-C 1-6 alkyl, wherein C 1-6 alkyl is as defined above.
  • Representative examples include, but are not limited to, N-methylamide, N-ethylamide, N-propylamide, N-butylamide, N- pentylamide and N-hexylamide.
  • dialkylamino C 1-6 alkyl designates a group di-C ⁇ alkyl-N-C ! . 6 alkyl, wherein C 1-6 alkyl is as defined above. Representative examples include, but are not limited to, dimethylaminomethyl.
  • C 3-10 cycloalkyl denotes a radical of one or more saturated mono-, bi-, tri- or spirocyclic hydrocarbon having from three to ten carbon atoms. Examples include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, cyclononyl, cyclodecyl, bicyclo[3.2.1]octyl, spiro[4.5]decyl, norpinyl, norbonyl, norcaryl, adamantyl and the like.
  • C 5-10 cycloalkenyl denotes a radical of one or more saturated cyclic hydrocarbon having from five to ten carbon atoms and at least one double bond. Examples include, but are not limited to, cyclopentenyl and cyclohexenyl and the like.
  • C 3-7 heterocycloalkyl denotes a radical of a totally saturated heterocycle like a cyclic hydrocarbon containing one or more heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur independently in the cycle.
  • heterocycles include, but are not limited to, pyrrolidine (1-pyrrolidine, 2-pyrrolidine, 3- pyrrolidine, 4-pyrrolidine, 5-pyrrolidine), pyrazolidine (1-pyrazolidine, 2-pyrazolidine, 3- pyrazolidine, 4-pyrazolidine, 5-pyrazolidine), imidazolidine (1-imidazolidine, 2- imidazolidine, 3-imidazolidine, 4-imidazolidine, 5-imidazolidine), thiazolidine (2- thiazolidine, 3-thiazolidine, 4-thiazolidine, 5-thiazolidine), piperidine (1-piperidine, 2- piperidine, 3-piperidine, 4-piperidine, 5-piperidine, 6-piperidine), piperazine (1- piperaz
  • aryl as used herein is intended to include carbocyclic aromatic ring systems. Aryl is also intended to include the partially hydrogenated derivatives of the carbocyclic systems enumerated below.
  • heteroaryl as used herein includes heterocyclic aromatic ring systems containing one or more heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur such as furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, and is also intended to include the partially hydrogenated derivatives of the heterocyclic systems enumerated below.
  • aryl and “heteroaryl” includes, but are not limited to, phenyl, biphenyl, indenyl, naphthyl (1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl), N-hydroxytetrazolyl, N-hydroxytriazolyl, N- hydroxyimidazolyl, anthracenyl (1-anthracenyl, 2-anthracenyl, 3-anthracenyl), phenanthrenyl, fluorenyl, pentalenyl, azulenyl, biphenylenyl, thiophenyl (1 -thienyl, 2- thienyl), furyl (1-furyl, 2-furyl), furanyl, thiophenyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, 1 ,2,3-triazolyl, 1 ,2,4-triazolyl, pyranyl, pyridazinyl, pyraziny
  • Non-limiting examples of partially hydrogenated derivatives are 1 ,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphthyl, 1 ,4-dihydronaphthyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrazolinyl, indolinyl, oxazolidinyl, oxazolinyl, oxazepinyl and the like.
  • aryl-C 1-5 alkyl refers to a C 1-5 -alkyl group as defined above having one, two, three, four or five carbon atoms attached through an aryl group as defined above.
  • heteroaryl-C ⁇ -5 alkyl refers to a C 1- -alkyl is as defined above having one, two, three, four or five carbon atoms attached through a heteroaryl group as defined above.
  • C 1-6 -alkylaryl refers to an aryl group as defined above attached through a C 1-6 alkyl group as defined above having one, two, three, four, five or six carbon atoms.
  • C 1-6 -alkylheteroaryl refers to a heteroaryl group as defined above attached through a C 1-6 alkyl group as defined above having one, two, three, four, five or six carbon atoms.
  • aroyl as used herein represents a group -(CO)-aryl wherein aryl is as defined above.
  • C 3-7 cycloalkyl-C 1-5 alkyl refers to a cycloalkyl group as defined above attached through an alkyl group as defined above having the indicated number of carbon atoms.
  • C 3-7 heterocycloalkyl-C 1-5 alkyl refers to a heterocycloalkyl group as defined above attached through an alkyl group as defined above having the indicated number of carbon atoms.
  • Halogen designates an atom selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br and I.
  • unsubstituted or substituted as used herein means that the groups in question are optionally unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents independently of each other selected from C 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 alkylthio, C 1-6 alkylcarbonyl, C- tmony 6 -N-alkylamide, C 1-6 alkoxy, dialkylamino-C 1-6 alkyl. amide, hydroxy, carboxy, amino, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio and cyano. When the groups in question are substituted with more than one substituent the substituents may be the same or different.
  • amino acid refers to the D- or L- isomers of the 20 standard amino acid residues: alanine (Ala), arginine (Arg), asparagine (Asn), aspartic acid (Asp), cysteine (Cys), glutamine (Gin), glutamic acid (Glu), glycine (Gly), histidine (His), isoleucine (lie), leucine (Leu), lysine (Lys), methionine (Met), phenylalanine (Phe), praline (Pro), serine (Ser), threonine (Thr), tryptophan (Trp), tyrosine (Tyr) and valine (Val).
  • unnatural amino acid and "non-natural amino acid residue” as used herein refer to non-standard or modified or unnatural amino acid residues.
  • non-standard amino acid residues are 4-hydroxyproline, 6- ⁇ /-methyl lysine, 2- aminoisobutyric acid, isovaline, and alpha-methyl serine.
  • unnatural amino acid residues are pipecolic acid, thiazolidine carboxylic acid, dehydroproline, 3- and 4- methylproline, and 3,3-dimethylproline.
  • a functional group which can be converted to hydrogen in vivo is intended to include any group, which upon administering the present compounds to the subjects in need thereof can be converted to hydrogen enzymatically or by the acidic environment in the stomach.
  • Non-limiting examples of such groups are acyl, carbamoyl, monoalkylated carbamoyl, dialkylated carbamoyl, alkoxycarbonyl including C 1-6 -alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl groups including C ⁇ -6 -alkoxy- C 1-6 -alkyl and the like such as C 1-6 -alkylcarbonyl, aroyl, C 1-6 -alkylcarbamoyl (C ⁇ -6 -N-alkylamide) and di-C 1-6 alkyl-alkylcarbamoyl.
  • the phrase "diseases and disorders related to dipeptidyl-peptidase I" is intended to include any disease or disorder in which an effect, preferably an inhibiting effect, on the dipeptidyl-peptidase I enzyme is beneficial.
  • IC 50 denotes the concentration required for 50% inhibition of DPP-I in a binding assay described herein (DPP-I assay).
  • t-Bu refers to the tertiary butyl radical
  • Boc refers to the t-butyloxycarbonyl radical
  • Fmoc refers to the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl radical
  • Ph refers to the phenyl radical
  • Cbz refers to the benzyloxycarbonyl radical.
  • the present invention relates to a compound of formula (I)
  • R-i and R 2 independently of each other are hydrogen, C 1-6 alkyl, C 2-6 alkenyl, C 2-6 alkynyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 5-10 cycloalkenyI group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-7 heterocycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylaryl group but not benzyl when R 6 are phenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylheteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl-C ⁇ -5 alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl-C ⁇ -5 alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-7 cycloalkyl-C
  • R 3 is hydrogen, C 1-6 alkyl, or R 3 and Ri together form an unsubstituted or substituted C 3- 0 cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-7 heterocycloalkyl group, or R 3 and R 2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-7 heterocycloalkyl group;
  • R 4 and R 5 independently of each other are hydrogen or C ⁇ -6 alkyl;
  • R 6 is C 1-6 alkyl, -CH(R 7 )CONH(R 8 ), C 2-6 alkenyl, C 2-6 alkynyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 5-10 cycloalkenyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-7 heterocycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3- cycloalkyl-C 1- alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-
  • R 7 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloaIkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylheteroaryl group or a side chain of a natural or non-natural amino acid residue;
  • R 8 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylheteroaryl group, a side chain of a natural or non- natural amino acid residue or a group -CH(R 7 )CONH(R 9 );
  • R 9 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C ⁇ -6 alkylheteroaryl group, wherein a substituted group is substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of C 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 alkylthio, C 1-6 alkylcarbonyl, C 1-6 -N-alkylamide, C 1-6 alkoxy, dialkylamino-C ⁇ -6 alkyl, amide, hydroxy, carboxy, amino, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio and cyano.
  • Ri and R 2 may, independently of each other, be hydrogen, C 1-6 alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C ⁇ alkylheteroaryl group; or R-i and R 2 may, independently of each other, be methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, iso-butyl, benzyl, 1-naphthylmethyl, 2- naphthylmethyl or (4-pyridyl)methyl.
  • Ri is C 1-6 alkyl and R 2 is H.
  • R ⁇ and R 2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C 3- • t ocycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-7- heterocycloalkyl group such as an unsubstituted or substituted cyclohexyl group.
  • R 3 may be hydrogen or methyl.
  • Ri and R 3 may together form an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-7 heterocycloalkyl group.
  • R 2 and R 3 may together form an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-7- heterocycloalkyl group.
  • R and/or R 5 may be hydrogen or methyl.
  • at least one of R 3 and R 4 and R 5 is hydrogen, and in particular all of R 3 and R 4 and R 5 is hydrogen.
  • R 6 may be -CH(R 7 )CONH(R 8 ), C 1-6 alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylheteroaryl group.
  • R 6 may be an unsubstituted or substituted benzyl group.
  • R 6 may be the group -CH(R 7 )CONH(R 8 ).
  • R 6 may be selected from 2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-cyclohexylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yI-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3- yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan- 2-yl-amide]-3-methylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]- butan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indoI-3-yl
  • R 6 is an unsubstituted or substituted [1 ,1 '-biphenyl-2- yljmethyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted [1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl]methyl group.
  • R 7 may be hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 3-10 cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkylheteroaryl group.
  • R 7 may be 2- phenylethyl.
  • R 8 may be hydrogen, -CH(R 7 )CONH(R g ) or an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkyl group.
  • R 7 may be an unsubstituted or substituted d. 6 alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkyl-heteroaryl group.
  • R 7 is (indol-3-yl)methyl or (m-fluorophenyl)methyl.
  • R 9 may be hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted C 1-6 alkyl group. In particular, R 9 is hydrogen.
  • a representative compound of the present invention is a selective inhibitor of DPP-I, especially the compound of Example 11 has been shown to selectively inhibit DPP-I, i.e. it does not inhibit Catepsin B, G, H, L, DPP-IV, neutrophil elastase or tryptase.
  • Preferred compounds of the invention are: 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
  • 2-yl-amide]semicarbazide 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S- ⁇ /-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
  • 2-yl-amide]semicarbazide 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S- ⁇ /-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-AminobutanoyI)-4-[2S- ⁇ /-[2S-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
  • the compounds of the invention may exist as geometric isomers or optical isomers or stereoisomers as well as tautomers. Accordingly, the invention includes all geometric isomers and tautomers including mixtures and racemic mixtures of these and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, especially all R- and S- isomers.
  • the present invention also encompasses pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the present compounds.
  • Such salts include pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, pharmaceutically acceptable metal salts, ammonium and alkylated ammonium salts.
  • Acid addition salts include salts of inorganic acids as well as organic acids. Representative examples of suitable inorganic acids include hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydroiodic, phosphoric, sulfuric, nitric acids and the like.
  • suitable organic acids include formic, acetic, trichloroacetic, trifluoroacetic, propionic, benzoic, cinnamic, citric, fumaric, glycolic, lactic, maleic, malic, malonic, mandelic, oxalic, picric, pyruvic, salicylic, succinic, methanesulfonic, ethanesulfonic, tartaric, ascorbic, pamoic, bismethylene salicylic, ethanedisulfonic, gluconic, citraconic, aspartic, stearic, palmitic, EDTA, glycolic, p-aminobenzoic, glutamic, benzenesulfonic, p-toluenesulfonic acids and the like.
  • compositions include the pharmaceutically acceptable salts listed in J. Pharm. Sci. 1977, 66, 2, which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • metal salts include lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium salts and the like.
  • ammonium and alkylated ammonium salts include ammonium, methylammonium, dimethylammonium, trimethylammonium, ethylammonium, hydroxyethylammonium, diethylammonium, butylammonium, tetramethylammonium salts and the like.
  • pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are the hydrates, which the present compounds are able to form.
  • the acid addition salts may be obtained as the direct products of compound synthesis.
  • the free base may be dissolved in a suitable solvent containing the appropriate acid, and the salt isolated by evaporating the solvent or otherwise separating the salt and solvent.
  • the compounds of the present invention may form solvates with standard low molecular weight solvents using methods well known to the person skilled in the art. Such solvates are also contemplated as being within the scope of the present invention.
  • the invention also encompasses prodrugs of the present compounds, which on administration undergo chemical conversion by metabolic processes before becoming active pharmacological substances.
  • prodrugs will be functional derivatives of the present compounds, which are readily convertible in vivo into the required compound of the Formula I.
  • Prodrugs are any covalently bonded compounds, which release the active parent drug according to Formula I in vivo. If a chiral center or another form of an isomeric center is present in a compound of the present invention, all forms of such isomer or isomers, including enantiomers and diastereomers, are intended to be covered herein.
  • Inventive compounds containing a chiral center may be used as a racemic mixture, an enantiomerically enriched mixture, or the racemic mixture may be separated using well-known techniques and an individual enantiomer may be used alone.
  • both the cis (Z) and trans (E) isomers are within the scope of this invention.
  • compounds may exist in tautomeric forms, such as keto- enol tautomers, each tautomeric form is contemplated as being included within this invention whether existing in equilibrium or predominantly in one form.
  • Conventional procedures for the selection and preparation of suitable prodrug derivatives are described, for example, in "Design of Prodrugs", ed. H. Bundgaard, Elsevier, 1985.
  • the invention also encompasses active metabolites of the present compounds.
  • the present invention includes all complexes of the compounds of this invention.
  • the meaning of any substituent at any one occurrence in Formula I or any subformula thereof is independent of its meaning, or any other substituent's meaning, at any other occurrence, unless specified otherwise.
  • the compounds of Formula I exhibit an IC 50 value of less than 500 ⁇ M, preferably less than 100 M, more preferably less than 50 ⁇ M, even more preferably less than 1 ⁇ M, especially less than 500 nM, particularly less than 100 nM, when subjected to a human dipeptidyl dipeptidase-l assay such as the assay disclosed herein.
  • the compounds of the present invention may be prepared by the methods set forth in the schemes 1-3 below.
  • Rx Amino acid side chain
  • Reagents and conditions a) Fmoc-AA-OPfp, DhbtOH, DMF; or Fmoc-AA-OH, TBTU, NEM, DMF; b) piperidine, DMF; c) Fmoc-NHNH-CO 2 Pfp, DhbtOH, DMF; or Fmoc- N(R 3 )NH 2 , CDI, DMF; d) FmocNHC(R 1 )R 2 CO 2 H or, BocNHC(R 1 )R 2 CO 2 H TBTU, NEM, DMF; or, FmocNHC(R 1 )R 2 CO 2 Pfp, DhbtOH, DMF; e) 2% TIPS in TFA.
  • the first Fmoc protected amino acid is loaded onto Rink derivatized resin by conventional peptide coupling procedures (such as by the use of Pfp esters or the TBTU coupling reagent), in an aprotic solvent (such as DMF).
  • the semicarbazide (intermediate I) is formed by acylation with either Fmoc-NHNH-CO 2 Pfp or Fmoc- N(R 3 )NH-COIm in an aprotic solvent (such as DMF), with or without the use of DhbtOH additive.
  • the N-terminal residue is introduced by acylation, such as with an activated Fmoc or Boc protected amino acid, in DCM or DMF, with or without the addition of base.
  • the desired products A are obtained upon cleavage with a TFA/TIPS mixture (the Fmoc group, if any, is removed prior to cleavage).
  • Reagents and conditions a) GDI, THF; b) NH 2 NH 2 , THF; c) R 5 R 6 NH, THF; d) TFA.
  • Semicarbazides of formula B are prepared without the use of solid support.
  • a Boc protected amino acid is converted to its hydrazide by activation with CDI, followed by reaction with hydrazine hydrate.
  • the amino acid hydrazide II is then reacted with CDI again, and displacement with a range of different amines, followed by Boc deprotection gives the crude products, which are purified by HPLC.
  • Reagents and conditions a) CDI, THF; then BocNHNH 2 ; b) Mel; c) NaH, DMF, DCM; d) TFA, DCM; or HCI in dioxane; e) CDI, THF; then R 5 R 6 NH; f) TFA, TMSBr, PhSMe; or HBr in acetic acid
  • Semicarbazides of formula C are prepared starting from the 3- benzyloxycarbonylamino-1-terf-butoxycarbonylaminopyrrolidin-2-one III, which is prepared analogous to general procedures described by Freidinger et al. (J. Org. Chem., 1982, 47, 104-109) and Duffy et al. (Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 1999, 9, 1907- 1910).
  • the Boc group is preferably removed with HCI in dioxane.
  • Formation of the semicarbazide bond (intermediate IV) is achieved by reaction with CDI in THF followed by displacement with the appropriate amine.
  • the Cbz group is either removed by TMSBr in TFA using thioanisole as scavenger, or by HBr in acetic acid. The desired products are obtained after HPLC purification.
  • Coupling methods to form amide bonds herein are generally well known to the art.
  • the methods of peptide synthesis generally set forth by Bodansky et al., THE PRACTICE OF PEPTIDE SYNTHESIS, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1984; E. Gross and J. Meienhofer, THE PEPTIDES, Vol. 1 , 1-284 (1979); and J. M. Stewart and J. D. Young, SOLID PHASE PEPTIDE SYNTHESIS, 2d Ed., Pierce Chemical Co., Rockford, III., 1984, are generally illustrative of the technique and are incorporated herein by reference.
  • amino protecting groups generally refers to the Boc, acetyl, benzoyl, Fmoc and Cbz groups and derivatives thereof as known to the art. Methods for protection and deprotection, and replacement of an amino protecting group with another moiety are well known.
  • Acid addition salts of the compounds of Formula I are prepared in a standard manner in a suitable solvent from the parent compound and an excess of an acid, such as hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydrofluoric, sulfuric, phosphoric, acetic, trifluoroacetic, maleic, succinic or methanesulfonic. Certain of the compounds form inner salts or zwitterions that may be acceptable.
  • Cationic salts are prepared by treating the parent compound with an excess of an alkaline reagent, such as a hydroxide, carbonate or alkoxide, containing the appropriate cation; or with an appropriate organic amine.
  • Cations such as Li + , Na + , K + , Ca ++ , Mg ++ and NH 4 + are specific examples of cations present in pharmaceutically acceptable salts.
  • Halides, sulfate, phosphate, alkanoates (such as acetate and trifluoroacetate), benzoates, and sulfonates (such as mesylate) are examples of anions present in pharmaceutically acceptable salts.
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound of the present invention together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
  • This composition may be in unit dosage form and may comprise from about 0.1 ⁇ g to about 1000 mg such as, e.g., from about 1 ⁇ g to about 500 mg, from about 5 ⁇ g to about 250 mg, from about 50 ⁇ g to about 100 mg or from about 0.1 to about 50 mg, of the compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.
  • the composition of the invention may be used for oral, nasal, transdermal, pulmonal or parenteral administration.
  • the pharmaceutical composition of the invention is useful for treatment of inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis and/or for application in target cell apoptosis.
  • the compounds of the invention may be administered alone or in combination with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents or excipients, in either single or multiple doses. Accordingly, the compounds of Formula I may be used in the manufacture of a medicament.
  • the pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention may be formulated with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents as well as any other known adjuvants and excipients in accordance with conventional techniques such as those disclosed in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 19.sup.th Edition, Gennaro, Ed., Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa., 1995.
  • compositions may be specifically formulated for administration by any suitable route such as the oral, rectal, nasal, pulmonary, topical (including buccal and sublingual), transdermal, intracisternal, intraperitoneal, vaginal and parenteral (including subcutaneous, intramuscular, intrathecal, intravenous and intradermal) route, the oral route being preferred. It will be appreciated that the preferred route will depend on the general condition and age of the subject to be treated, the nature of the condition to be treated and the active ingredient chosen.
  • Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration include solid dosage forms such as capsules, tablets, dragees, pills, lozenges, powders and granules. Where appropriate, they can be prepared with coatings such as enteric coatings or they can be formulated so as to provide controlled release of the active ingredient such as sustained or prolonged release according to methods well known in the art.
  • Liquid dosage forms for oral administration include solutions, emulsions, suspensions, syrups and elixirs.
  • compositions for parenteral administration include sterile aqueous and non-aqueous injectable solutions, dispersions, suspensions or emulsions as well as sterile powders to be reconstituted in sterile injectable solutions or dispersions prior to use. Depot injectable formulations are also contemplated as being within the scope of the present invention.
  • Suitable administration forms include suppositories, sprays, ointments, cremes, gels, inhalants, dermal patches, implants etc.
  • a typical oral dosage may be in the range of from about 0.001 to about 100 mg/kg body weight per day, preferably from about 0.01 to about 50 mg/kg body weight per day, and more preferred from about 0.05 to about 10 mg/kg body weight per day administered in one or more dosages such as 1 to 3 dosages.
  • the exact dosage will depend upon the frequency and mode of administration, the sex, age, weight and general condition of the subject treated, the nature and severity of the condition treated and any concomitant diseases to be treated and other factors evident to those skilled in the art. A person skilled in the art know how to adjust the dosage to obtain the desired effect.
  • a typical unit dosage form for oral administration one or more times per day such as 1 to 3 times per day may contain of from about 1 ⁇ g to about 1000 mg such as, e.g., from about 0.05 to about 1000 mg, preferably from about 0.1 to about 500 mg, and more preferred from about 0.5 mg to about 200 mg.
  • typically doses are in the order of about half the dose employed for oral administration.
  • the compounds of this invention are generally utilized as the free substance or as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
  • One example is an acid addition salt of a compound having the utility of a free base.
  • a compound of the Formula (I) contains a free base such salts are prepared in a conventional manner by treating a solution or suspension of a free base of the Formula (I) with a chemical equivalent of a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, for example, inorganic and organic acids.
  • Physiologically acceptable salts of a compound with a hydroxy group include the anion of said compound in combination with a suitable cation such as sodium or ammonium ion.
  • solutions of the novel compounds of the Formula (I) in sterile aqueous solution, aqueous propylene glycol or sesame or peanut oil may be employed.
  • aqueous solutions should be suitable buffered if necessary and the liquid diluent first rendered isotonic with sufficient saline or glucose.
  • the aqueous solutions are particularly suitable for intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intraperitoneal administration.
  • the sterile aqueous media employed are all readily available by standard techniques known to those skilled in the art.
  • Suitable pharmaceutical carriers include inert solid diluents or fillers, sterile aqueous solution and various organic solvents.
  • solid carriers are lactose, terra alba, sucrose, cyclodextrin, talc, gelatine, agar, pectin, acacia, magnesium stearate, stearic acid or lower alkyl ethers of cellulose.
  • liquid carriers are syrup, peanut oil, olive oil, phospholipids, fatty acids, fatty acid amines, polyoxyethylene or water.
  • the carrier or diluent may include any sustained release material known in the art, such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate, alone or mixed with a wax.
  • compositions formed by combining the novel compounds of the Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable carriers are then readily administered in a variety of dosage forms suitable for the disclosed routes of administration.
  • the formulations may conveniently be presented in unit dosage form by methods known in the art of pharmacy.
  • Formulations of the present invention suitable for oral administration may be presented as discrete units such as capsules or tablets, each containing a predetermined amount of the active ingredient, and which may include a suitable excipient.
  • These formulations may be in the form of powder or granules, as a solution or suspension in an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid, or as an oil-in-water or water-in-oil liquid emulsion.
  • the preparation may be tabletted; placed in a hard gelatine capsule in powder or pellet form or it can be in the form of a troche or lozenge.
  • the amount of solid carrier will vary widely but will usually be from about 25 mg to about 1 g.
  • the preparation may be in the form of a syrup, emulsion, soft gelatine capsule or sterile injectable liquid such as an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid suspension or solution.
  • a typical tablet which may be prepared by conventional tabletting techniques, may contain:
  • the pharmaceutical composition of the invention may comprise the compound of the Formula (I) in combination with further pharmacologically active substances such as those described in the foregoing.
  • the compounds of Formula I are useful as protease inhibitors, particularly as inhibitors of cysteine and serine proteases, more particularly as inhibitors of cysteine proteases, even more particularly as inhibitors of cysteine proteases of the papain superfamily, yet more particularly as inhibitors of DPP-l and selective inhibitors of DPP-I.
  • the present invention provides useful compositions and formulations of said compounds, including pharmaceutical compositions and formulations of said compounds.
  • the compounds of the present invention may especially be useful for the treatment or prevention of diseases such as inflammation, type2 diabetes and similar diseases involving a protease.
  • the present compounds are especially useful for treating diseases in which cysteine proteases are implicated and especially diseases in which dipeptidyl peptidase-l is implicated, most particularly mast cell inflammatory mediated diseases.
  • Examples of diseases in which dipeptidyl peptidase-l is implicated are: inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis as well as in target cell apoptosis.
  • the present invention relates to a method for the treatment of ailments, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound or a composition of this invention. It is contemplated that an effective amount of a compound or a composition of this invention corresponds to an amount of active ingredient, i.e. active compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, in the range of e.g. from about 0.05 to about 100 mg per day, preferably from about 0.1 to about 50 mg per day.
  • the present invention relates to use of a compound of this invention for the preparation of a medicament, preferably a medicament for treatment of inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis or for application in target cell apoptosis.
  • a medicament for treatment of inflammation preferably a medicament for treatment of inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis or for application in target cell apoptosis.
  • parenteral administration of a compound of Formula I is preferred.
  • the parenteral dose will be about 0.01 to about 100 mg/kg; preferably between 0.1 and 20 mg/kg, in a manner to maintain the concentration of drug in the plasma at a concentration effective to inhibit dipeptidyl dipeptidase-l (cathepsin C).
  • the compounds may be administered one to four times daily at a level to achieve a total daily dose of about 0.4 to about 400 mg/kg/day.
  • the precise amount of an inventive compound which is therapeutically effective, and the route by which such compound is best administered, is readily determined by one of ordinary skill in the art by comparing the blood level of the agent to the concentration required to have a therapeutic effect.
  • the compounds of this invention may also be administered orally to the patient, in a manner such that the concentration of drug is sufficient to inhibit bone resorption or to achieve any other therapeutic indication as disclosed herein.
  • a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound is administered at an oral dose of between about 0.1 to about 50 mg/kg in a manner consistent with the condition of the patient.
  • the oral dose would be about 0.5 to about 20 mg/kg.
  • the compounds of the present invention fully or partly inhibit dipeptidyl-peptidase I, and are thus useful for the treatment and/or prevention of a wide variety of conditions and disorders in which inhibition of DPP-I is beneficial. It is of specific interest that a selective inhibitory effect can be obtained by use of the compounds of the invention, i.e. side-effects relating to inhibition of other proteases can be markedly reduced or eliminated.
  • the present invention relates to a compound of the general Formula (I) or any optical or geometric isomer or tautomeric form thereof including mixtures of these or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use as a pharmaceutical composition.
  • the invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one compound of the Formula (I) or any optical or geometric isomer or tautomeric form thereof including mixtures of these or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents.
  • the invention also relates to the use of the compounds and compositions of the present invention to modulate DPPI levels in a subject (e.g., human) in need thereof in an amound effective to modulate DPPI levels.
  • a subject e.g., human
  • the compound or composition inhibits DPPI.
  • Solid phase reactions run at room temperature were performed in flat-bottom polyethylene syringes equipped with sintered Teflon filters (70 ⁇ m pores), Teflon tubing, Teflon valves for flow control, and suction to drain the syringes from below, or on a VacMaster parallel synthesis rack.
  • Fmoc deprotection was performed with 20% (v/v) piperidine in DMF (2 + 10 tnin.).
  • TBTU-couplings were performed by dissolving the acid (3 eq.) in DMF with NEM (4 eq.), followed by addition of TBTU (2.88 eq.). The resulting solution was preactivated for 10 min. before use.
  • Pfp esters (3 eq.) were coupled with DhbtOH (1 eq.) present. The disappearance of the bright yellow color indicated complete capping of the resin-bound amino groups. Solid phase reactions were generally run in an amount of solvent that was enough to cover the resin. Resin loadings were determined by Fmoc cleavage and optical density measurements at 290 nm, using a calibration curve.
  • NMR data were acquired on a Bruker Advance DRX 250.
  • CDCI 3 is deuteriochloroform
  • DMSO-d 6 is hexadeuteriodimethylsulfoxide
  • D 2 O is deuteriooxide
  • CD 3 OD is tetradeuteriomethanol.
  • Analytical HPLC was performed on a Gilson system (UV ⁇ /IS-155 detector at 215 and 254 nm, 402 syringe pump, 819 injection module, valvemate 35, 864 degasser, 233 XL on-line column switching module, and a Zorbax 300SB RP-18 column, 4.6 x 50 mm with a 322 pump).
  • Eluents A (0.1% TFA in water) and B (1% TFA in acetonitrile) were used in a linear gradient (0% B ⁇ 100% B in 7 min.). Purity (given in parentheses) is at 215 nm.
  • the compound class described in the following can be viewed as both azapeptides and derivatives of semicarbazide.
  • semicarbazide has been used as the parent group, rather than the term azapeptide.
  • Step f) Preparation of 1.1-(2S-1.4-cvc/o-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o- chlorobenzvDsemicarbazide:
  • Step f) Preparation of 1 ,1-(2R-1 ,4-cyc/o-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o- chlorobenzvDsemicarbazide:
  • the compounds of this invention may be tested in one of several biological assays to determine their pharmacological properties.
  • DPP-I Human dipeptidyl peptidase I
  • the IC 50 value of a compound of the invention as a DPP-I inhibitor was determined using an AFC substrate.
  • Gly-Phe-AFC*TFA Enzyme Systems Products AFC-033 was used as the substrate for determination of IC 50 values.
  • K m was 270 ⁇ M.
  • the substrate was solubilized in DMSO to give a 7.5 mM stock solution (2.2 mg of substrate was added to 0.5 mL DMSO).
  • Human DPP-I (hDDP-l; obtained from UniZyme A/S, DK-2970 H ⁇ rsholm, Denmark) was stored at -20 °C in a buffer containing 2.5 mM Na-phosphate, 150 mM NaCl, 2 mM cysteamine, 50% glycerol, pH 7.0 at a concentration of 2.5 mg/mL. This stock solution was diluted 200 times in the assay buffer.
  • the assay was performed in 96-well plates. Assay buffer (230 ⁇ L) was added to the well, followed by 10 ⁇ L of diluted DPP-I, corresponding to 9.1 nM in the assay. Then 5 ⁇ L of either DMSO (control) or test substance in varying concentrations was added, and the solution was mixed. The plate was incubated at 37 °C for 10 minutes, followed by addition of 5 ⁇ L of 7.5 mM substrate (corresponding to 150 ⁇ M in the assay). The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate.
  • One aliquot was diluted to a concentration of 40 ng/ ⁇ L by adding 53 ⁇ L assay buffer (without DTT).
  • two more dilution steps were performed: 4 ng/ ⁇ L: 5 ⁇ L (40 ng/ ⁇ L) + 45 ⁇ L buffer (without DTT) 0.1 ng/ ⁇ L: 5 ⁇ L (4 ng/ ⁇ L) + 285 ⁇ L buffer (without DTT)
  • the assay was performed in 96-well plates. 84 ⁇ L assay buffer was added to the well followed by 10 ⁇ L 1 % DMSO in assay buffer (control) or a compound of the invention (10 ⁇ M in the assay). Then 10 ⁇ L (0.1 ng/ ⁇ L, corresponding to 1 ng in assay) enzyme was added, and 5 min. later 6 ⁇ L substrate (10 mM, corresponding to 600 ⁇ M in the assay) was added. The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate.
  • Buffer containing 100 mM Tris/HCI pH 8.3 (25 °C), 500 mM NaCl, and 20 mM CaCI2 prepared.
  • DTNB 5,5'-dithio-bis(2-nitrobenzoic acid) was added just prior to experiment (10 ⁇ L 1.25 mM/well).
  • Suc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phel-SBzl (Bachem Cat # 4009924.0050) diluted to 1 mM in buffer from 10 mM stock in buffer. K m determined to 100-200 ⁇ M.
  • the assay was performed in 96-well plates. 60 ⁇ L assay buffer was added to the well followed by 10 ⁇ L DTNB (1.25 mM), and 10 ⁇ L of a compound of the invention (100 ⁇ M, diluted with assay buffer to give 10 ⁇ M in the assay). Then 10 ⁇ L (2 ng/ ⁇ L) enzyme was added, and 10 min. later (at 37 °C) 10 ⁇ L substrate (100 ⁇ M final concentration) was added. The absorption was measured at 410 nm for 10 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the UV-spectrometer it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R 2 >0.99). Data were exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option Sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
  • Human liver cathepsin H assay Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over human cathepsin H was determined, using a fluorogenic substrate.
  • Cathepsin H Human liver cathepsin H (Enzyme System Products, Cath-1 ; 25 ⁇ g) was solubilized in 60 ⁇ L enzyme buffer (giving a stock with a concentration of 417 ng/ ⁇ L). Enzyme stock (5 ⁇ L) was diluted with 1245 ⁇ L enzyme buffer. Prior to running experiment 1 ⁇ L 0.5 M DTT/100 ⁇ L enzyme solution was added. Incubated for 5 minutes on ice, then added to reaction mixture.
  • ARG-AFC*2HBR Enzyme System Products AF002; 10.6 mg
  • the assay was performed in 96-well plates. 50 ⁇ L assay buffer was added to the well followed by 25 ⁇ L reference inhibitor (cystatin; stock 1 mg/mL, diluted with assay buffer to give 10 nM in assay) or a compound of the invention (diluted with assay buffer to give 10 ⁇ M in the assay). Then 25 ⁇ L (40 ng) enzyme was added, and 1 min. later (at 37 °C), 100 ⁇ L ARG-AFC substrate (15 ⁇ M in the assay) was added. The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R 2 >0.99). Data were exported to
  • Human liver cathepsin L (Enzyme System Products, Catl-1 ; 5 ⁇ L of a1.61 ⁇ U/ ⁇ L stock) was solubilized in 2500 ⁇ L enzyme buffer. Prior to running experiment, 1 ⁇ L 0.5 M DTT/100 ⁇ L enzyme solution was added. Incubated for 5 minutes on ice, then added to reaction mixture.
  • Z-Phe-ARG-AFC*TFA Enzyme System Products AF052; 15.6 mg was dissolved in 1 mL DMSO, giving a 20 mM solution.
  • the assay was performed in 96-well plates. 50 ⁇ L assay buffer was added to the well followed by 25 ⁇ L reference inhibitor (cystatin, stock 1 mg/mL, diluted with assay buffer to give 25 nM in assay) or a compound of the invention (diluted with assay buffer to give 10 ⁇ M in the assay). Then 25 ⁇ L (80 nU) enzyme was added, and 1 min. later (at 37 °C) 100 ⁇ L substrate (10 ⁇ M in the assay) was added. The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37°C. Each measurement was made in duplicate.
  • reference inhibitor cystatin, stock 1 mg/mL, diluted with assay buffer to give 25 nM in assay
  • a compound of the invention diluted with assay buffer to give 10 ⁇ M in the assay.
  • 25 ⁇ L (80 nU) enzyme was added, and 1 min. later (at 37 °C) 100
  • Aspergillus DPP-IV assay Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over Aspergillus DPP-IV was determined, using a fluorogenic substrate.
  • Assay buffer pH 7.4: 50 mM Tris, 0.1% Triton.
  • Aspergillus DPP-IV Aspergillus DPP-IV (Enzyme System Products, SPE01 ; 5 mU dissolved in 25 ⁇ L assay buffer, giving a stock with a concentration of a 0.2 mU/ ⁇ L). Prior to running experiment, 5 ⁇ L of enzyme stock solution was diluted to 0.004 mU/ ⁇ L with 245 ⁇ L buffer.
  • Gly-Pro-AFC*TFA Enzyme System Products AF039; 10 mg was dissolved in 1 mL DMSO, giving a 20 mM solution. Diluted further in buffer to 1 mM.
  • Assay conditions The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 60 ⁇ L assay buffer was added to the well followed by 10 ⁇ L 1 % DMSO in assay buffer (control) or a compound of the invention (100 ⁇ M, corresponding to 10 ⁇ M in the assay). Incubated at 37 °C, then 10 ⁇ L enzyme (corresponding to 0.04 mU in assay) was added, followed by 10 ⁇ L substrate (100 ⁇ M in the assay). The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10-20 minutes at 30 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate.
  • Human neutrophil elastase (Calbiochem Cat # 324681, 50 ng/DL stock) was reconstituted in 50 mM sodium acetate pH 5.5 and 200 mM NaCl, then stored at -20 °C. Diluted to 1 ng/ ⁇ L in buffer just prior to experiment.
  • MeOSuc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Val-AMC (Calbiochem Cat # 324740) was dissolved in buffer to 4 mM (398 ⁇ L/mg) just prior to experiment. K m was determined to be 560 ⁇ M. Assay conditions:
  • the assay was performed in 96-well plates. 80 ⁇ L assay buffer was added to the well followed by 10 ⁇ L enzyme (1 ng/ ⁇ L). Incubated for 10 min. at 37 °C, then 10 ⁇ L substrate was added, and subsequently a compound of the invention (10 ⁇ M in the assay) The excitation wavelength was 380 nm, and the emission was measured at 460 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R 2 >0.99). Data was exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
  • Rh-Skin ⁇ -tryptase (Promega # G7061 ) was diluted to a final stock solution of 0.08 ⁇ g/ ⁇ L in assay buffer.
  • Rh-lung ⁇ -tryptase (Promega # G5631) was diluted to a final stock solution of 0.08 ⁇ g/ ⁇ L in assay buffer.
  • Assay conditions The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 85 ⁇ l assay buffer was added to the well followed by 5 ⁇ L enzyme stock. Then 5 ⁇ L substrate was added, and subsequently 5 ⁇ L 4% DMSO in assay buffer (control) or a compound of the invention (10 ⁇ M in the assay) The excitation wavelength was 380 nm, and the emission was measured at 460 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37°C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular
  • Human CYP1A2 assay This assay was used to determine the effect of a compound of the invention on the CYP1A2 liver metabolising enzyme.
  • Kit components Vivid ® CYP450 Reaction Buffer I: 200 mM potassium phosphate buffer, pH 8.
  • CYP1A2 baculosomes ® reagent CYP1A2 and NADH-P450 reductase (P450-specific content: 1.1 ⁇ M).
  • Microsomes prepared from insect cells that were infected with baculovirus containing the cDNA for human CYP1A2 and rabbit cytochrome P450 reductase.
  • Regenerating System 333 mM glucose-6-phosphate and 40 U/mL glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase in 100 mM potassium phosphate buffer, pH 8.
  • Controls or compounds of the invention Diluted to a concentration of 50 ⁇ M. Positive control compound: ⁇ -naphthoflavone. Negative controls: DMSO and H 2 O.
  • reaction buffer A 485 ⁇ L reaction buffer, 10 ⁇ L regeneration system, 5 ⁇ L Baculosome reagent. Mixed gently and placed on ice.
  • the RBL-2H3 cells (basophilic leukaemia cell line), were obtained from the American Type Culture Collection. Cells were cultured at 37 °C in humidified air atmosphere with 5% CO 2 . Cells were grown in complete media (CM) consisting of RPMI (GIBCO) supplemented with 10% heat-inactivated foetal bovine serum (FBS; GIBCO), 100 U/mL penicillin and 100 ug/mL streptomycin (GIBCO).
  • CM complete media
  • the cell lysate was clarified by centrifugation at 3000 rpm for 10 min. The resulting supernatant was transferred to eppendorf tubes. The Coomassie Plus Protein Assay (Pierece) was used to determine protein levels of the samples.
  • Assay for determination of metabolic stability is rat liver microsomes
  • the assay was performed at Cerep (Seattle) according to the protocol described by Kuhnz et. al. (Kuhnz, W., Gieschen, H. Drug Metab. Dispos., 26, 1120-1127), using rat liver microsomes (0.3 mg/mL), test compound (1 ⁇ M), NADP (1 mM), and G6P (5 mM), and G6PDHase (1 U/mL) with 0.6 % methanol/0.6 % acetonitrile in water.

Abstract

A monoacyl semicarbazide of the general formula (I): (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, is capable of selectively inhibiting dipeptidyl-peptidase I (DPP-I), also known as cathepsin C. A compound of the invention is useful as an active substance for the treatment of inflammation, type 2 diabetes, asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington’s disease, Chaga’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, sepsis or for application in target cell apoptosis.

Description

PROTEASE INHIBITORS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to novel protease inhibitors, more specifically to inhibitors of cysteine and/or serine proteases useful in the treatment/prevention of inflammation, diabetes and similar diseases in which proteases are involved, especially mast cell inflammatory mediated diseases. More specifically the invention relates to monoacyl semicarbazides capable of inhibiting dipeptidyl-peptidase I (DPP-I), also known as cathepsin C, an enzyme that cleaves a dipeptide from the N terminus of a polypeptide chain.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Dipeptidyl peptidase-l (DPP-I; EC 3.4.14.1) also known as cathepsin C is a lysosomal cysteine protease belonging to the papain family. The enzyme is constitutively expressed in many tissues with highest levels in lung, kidney, liver and spleen. The cDNAs encoding rat, human and murine DPP-I have been cloned and sequenced and showed that the enzyme is highly conserved. DPP-I is synthesized as an inactive precursor (Zymogen), and is activated by a non-autocatalytic excision of an internal activation peptide within the N-terminal propeptide. Once activated, DPP-I catalyzes the removal of dipeptides from the N-terminal end of polypeptide substrates with broad specificity. The pH optimum lies in the region of 5-7 using human DPP-I. Furthermore, DPP-I is oligomeric with little amino acid sequence homology compared to the exopeptidases cathepsin B, H, L, O and S which in addition are monomeric. Recent data suggests that, beside of being an important enzyme in lysosomal protein degradation, DPP-I also functions as a key enzyme in the activation of granule serine peptidases in cytotoxic T lymphocytes and natural killer cells (granzymes A and B), mast cells (chymase and tryptase), and neutrophils (cathepsin G and elastase).
Mast cells are found in many tissues, but are present in greater numbers along the epithelial linings of the body, such as the skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. Mast cells are also located in the perivascular tissue surrounding small blood vessels. In humans, two types of mast cells have been identified. The T-type, which expresses only tryptase, and the MC-type, which expresses both tryptase and chymase. In humans, the T-type mast cells are located primarily in alveolar tissue and intestinal mucose while the TC-type cells predominate in skin and conjuctiva. Mast cells can release a range of potent inflammatory mediators including cytokines, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, histamine and proteoglycans, but among the most abundant products of mast cell activation are the serine proteases of the chymotrypsin family; tryptase and chymase. These proteases are situated in the mast cell lysosomes as fully active enzymes. The exact site of tryptase and chymase activation from zymogen precursors is not known, but the Golgi apparatus might play a role in that regard. DPP-I, which is particular abundant in mast cells, seems to be the key enzyme responsible for activation of chymase and tryptase. Moreover, tryptase and chymase are emerging as important mediators of allergic diseases. After secretion from activated mast cells, there is evidence that these proteases are heavily involved in processes of inflammation, tissue remodelling, bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion, which have made these proteases attractive for therapeutic intervention. Mast cells seem also to play a role in angiogenesis since these cells accumulate in many angiogenesis-dependent situations. Moreover, several mast cell mediators (e.g. histamine, chymase, VEGF and bFGF) are found to be angiogenic and regulate endothelial cell proliferation and function.
Neutrophils cause considerable damage in a number of pathological conditions. When activated, neutrophils secrete destructive granular enzymes including elastase and cathepsin G and undergo oxidative bursts to release reactive oxygen intermediates. Numerous studies have been conducted on each of these activating agents in isolation. Pulmonary emphysema, cystic fibrosis and rheumatoid arthritis are just some examples of pathological conditions associated with the potent enzymes elastase and cathepsin G.
The strong evidence associating tryptase and chymase with a number of mast cell mediated allergic, immunological and inflammatory diseases, and the fact that cathepsin G and elastase also seem to play important roles in these types of diseases points out DPP-l as an attractive target enzyme for therapeutic intervention against the above mentioned diseases, due to its central role in activating these proteases.
US 5,602,102 to The University of Texas discloses inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase I.
WO03/022871A2 to Probiodrug discloses inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase l. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I)
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wherein Rι, R2) R3, R4> R5 and R6are as defined in the detailed part of this description, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.
It is contemplated that the compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of inflammation or type 2 diabetes, particularly for treatment of prevention of mast cell inflammatory mediated diseases such as asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease or sepsis. The compounds of the present invention are especially applicable in target cell apoptosis.
In accordance with the present invention there is provided compounds, which are contemplated as being useful as in vitro and in vivo diagnostic tools.
It is an object of the invention to provide novel compounds having pharmacological activity as inhibitors of proteases, particularly serine and/or cysteine proteases, more particularly cysteine proteases, even more particularly cysteine proteases of the papain superfamily, yet more particularly dipeptidyl-peptidase I.
Further objects will become apparent from the following description.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Definitions
The term "DPP-I" or "DPPI" as used herein is intended to mean dipeptidyl-peptidase I
(EC 3.4.14.1) also known as cathepsin C, cathepsin J, dipeptidyl aminopeptidase I and dipeptidyl transferase. DPPI cleaves a dipeptide Xaa-Xbb from the N terminus of a polypeptide chain Xaa-Xbb-Xcc-[Xxx]n, except when Xaa is Arg or Lys, or when Xbb or Xcc is Pro.
The term "treatment" is defined as the management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating the disease, condition, or disorder and includes the administration of a compound of the present invention to prevent the onset of the symptoms or the complications, or alleviating the symptoms or the complications, or eliminating the disease, condition, or disorder.
As used herein, alone or in combination, the term "C1-6 alkyl" denotes a straight or branched, saturated hydrocarbon chain having from one to six carbon atoms. C1-6 alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso- butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, iso-pentyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl, n-hexyl, iso-hexyl, 4-methylpentyl, neopentyl, 2,2-dimethylpropyl and the like.
As used herein, alone or in combination, the term "C2-6 alkenyl" denotes a straight or branched, unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having from two to six carbon atoms and at least one double bond. C2-6 alkenyl groups include, but are not limited to, vinyl, 1- propenyl, allyl, iso-propenyl, n-butenyl, n-pentenyl, n-hexenyl and the like.
As used herein, alone or in combination, the term "C2-6 alkynyl" denotes a straight or branched, unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having from two to six carbon atoms and at least one triple bond. C2-6 alkynyl groups include, but are not limited to, -C≡CH, - C≡CCH3, -CH2C≡CH, -CH2-CH2C ≡CH, -CH(CH3)C≡CH and the like.
The term "C1-6 alkoxy" in the present context designates a group O-C-ι-6 alkyl used alone or in combination, wherein C1-6 alkyl is as defined above. Examples of straight alkoxy groups are methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, pentoxy and hexoxy. Examples of branched alkoxy are iso-propoxy, sec-butoxy, tert-butoxy, iso-pentoxy and iso-hexoxy. Examples of cyclic alkoxy are cyclopropyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy and cyclohexyloxy.
The term " C1-6 alkylthio" in the present context designates a group -S-C1-6 alkyl wherein C1-6 alkyl is as defined above. Representative examples include, but are not limited to, methylthio, ethylthio, n-propylthio, isopropylthio, butylthio, isobutylthio, sec-butylthio, tert-butylthio, n-pentylthio, isopentylthio, neopentylthio, tert-pentylthio, n-hexylthio, isohexylthio and the like.
The term " C1-6 alkylcarbonyl" in the present context designates a group -(CO)-C1-6 alkyl wherein C1-6 alkyl is as defined above. Representative examples include, but are not limited to, methylcarbonyl, ethylcarbonyl, n-propylcarbonyl, isopropylcarbonyl, butylcarbonyl, isobutylcarbonyl, sec-butylcarbonyl, tert-butylcarbonyl, n-pentylcarbonyl, isopentylcarbonyl, neopentylcarbonyl, tert-pentylcarbonyl, n-hexylcarbonyl, isohexylcarbonyl and the like.
The term "C1-6 N-alkylamide" in the present context designates a group -(CO)NH-C1-6 alkyl, wherein C1-6 alkyl is as defined above. Representative examples include, but are not limited to, N-methylamide, N-ethylamide, N-propylamide, N-butylamide, N- pentylamide and N-hexylamide.
The term " dialkylamino C1-6 alkyl" as used herein designates a group di-C^alkyl-N-C!. 6alkyl, wherein C1-6 alkyl is as defined above. Representative examples include, but are not limited to, dimethylaminomethyl.
The term "C3-10 cycloalkyl" as used herein denotes a radical of one or more saturated mono-, bi-, tri- or spirocyclic hydrocarbon having from three to ten carbon atoms. Examples include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, cyclononyl, cyclodecyl, bicyclo[3.2.1]octyl, spiro[4.5]decyl, norpinyl, norbonyl, norcaryl, adamantyl and the like.
The term "C5-10 cycloalkenyl" as used herein denotes a radical of one or more saturated cyclic hydrocarbon having from five to ten carbon atoms and at least one double bond. Examples include, but are not limited to, cyclopentenyl and cyclohexenyl and the like.
The term "C3-7 heterocycloalkyl" as used herein denotes a radical of a totally saturated heterocycle like a cyclic hydrocarbon containing one or more heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur independently in the cycle. Examples of heterocycles include, but are not limited to, pyrrolidine (1-pyrrolidine, 2-pyrrolidine, 3- pyrrolidine, 4-pyrrolidine, 5-pyrrolidine), pyrazolidine (1-pyrazolidine, 2-pyrazolidine, 3- pyrazolidine, 4-pyrazolidine, 5-pyrazolidine), imidazolidine (1-imidazolidine, 2- imidazolidine, 3-imidazolidine, 4-imidazolidine, 5-imidazolidine), thiazolidine (2- thiazolidine, 3-thiazolidine, 4-thiazolidine, 5-thiazolidine), piperidine (1-piperidine, 2- piperidine, 3-piperidine, 4-piperidine, 5-piperidine, 6-piperidine), piperazine (1- piperazine, 2-piperazine, 3-piperazine, 4-piperazine, 5-piperazine, 6-piperazine), morpholine (2-morpholine, 3-morpholine, 4-morpholine, 5-morpholine, 6-morpholine), thiomorpholine (2-thiomorpholine, 3-thiomorpholine, 4-thiomorpholine, 5- thiomorpholine, 6- thiomorpholine), 1 ,2-oxathiolane (3-(1 ,2-oxathiolane), 4-(1 ,2- oxathiolane), 5-(1 ,2-oxathiolane)), 1 ,3-dioxolane (2-(1 ,3-dioxolane), 3-(1 ,3-dioxolane), 4-(1 ,3-dioxolane)), tetrahydropyrane (2- tetrahydropyrane, 3- tetrahydropyrane, 4- tetrahydropyrane, 5- tetrahydropyrane, 6- tetrahydropyrane), hexahydropyradizine, (1- (hexahydropyradizine), 2-(hexahydropyradizine), 3-(hexahydropyradizine), 4- (hexahydropyradizine), 5-(hexahydropyradizine), 6-(hexahydropyradizine)).
The term "aryl" as used herein is intended to include carbocyclic aromatic ring systems. Aryl is also intended to include the partially hydrogenated derivatives of the carbocyclic systems enumerated below.
The term "heteroaryl" as used herein includes heterocyclic aromatic ring systems containing one or more heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur such as furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, and is also intended to include the partially hydrogenated derivatives of the heterocyclic systems enumerated below.
Examples of "aryl" and "heteroaryl" includes, but are not limited to, phenyl, biphenyl, indenyl, naphthyl (1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl), N-hydroxytetrazolyl, N-hydroxytriazolyl, N- hydroxyimidazolyl, anthracenyl (1-anthracenyl, 2-anthracenyl, 3-anthracenyl), phenanthrenyl, fluorenyl, pentalenyl, azulenyl, biphenylenyl, thiophenyl (1 -thienyl, 2- thienyl), furyl (1-furyl, 2-furyl), furanyl, thiophenyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, 1 ,2,3-triazolyl, 1 ,2,4-triazolyl, pyranyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, 1 ,2,3-triazinyl, 1 ,2,4-triazinyl, 1 ,3,5- triazinyl, 1 ,2,3-oxadiazolyl, 1 ,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1 ,2,5-oxadiazolyl, 1 ,3,4-oxadiazolyl, 1 ,2,3-thiadiazoIyl, 1 ,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1 ,2,5-thiadiazolyl, 1 ,3,4-thiadiazolyl, tetrazolyl, thiadiazinyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiophenyl (thianaphthenyl), indolyl, oxadiazolyl, isoxazolyl, quinazolinyl, fluorenyl, xanthenyl, isoindanyl, benzhydryl, acridinyl, benzisoxazolyl, purinyl, quinazolinyl, quinolizinyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, quinoxalinyl, naphthyridinyl, phteridinyl, azepinyl, diazepinyl, pyrrolyl (2-pyrrolyl), pyrazolyl (3-pyrazolyl), imidazolyl (1-imidazolyl, 2-imidazolyl, 4-imidazolyl, 5- imidazolyl), triazolyl (1 ,2,3-triazoM-yl, 1 ,2,3-triazol-2-yl, 1 ,2,3-triazoI-4-yl, 1 ,2,4-triazol- 3-yl), oxazolyl (2-oxazolyl, 4-oxazolyl, 5-oxazolyl), thiazolyl (2-thiazolyl, 4-thiazolyl, 5- thiazolyl), pyridyl (2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl), pyrimidinyl (2-pyrimidinyl, 4- pyrimidinyl, 5-pyrimidinyl, 6-pyrimidinyl), pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl (3-pyridazinyl, 4- pyridazinyl, 5-pyridazinyl), isoquinolyl (1-isoquinolyl, 3-isoquinolyl, 4-isoquinolyl, 5- isoquinolyl, 6-isoquinolyl, 7-isoquinolyl, 8-isoquinolyl), quinolyl (2-quinolyl, 3-quinolyl, 4- quinolyl, 5-quinolyl, 6-quinolyl, 7-quinolyl, 8-quinolyl), benzo[b]furanyl (2- benzo[b]furanyl, 3-benzo[b]furanyl, 4-benzo[b]furanyl, 5-benzo[b]furanyl, 6- benzo[b]furanyl, 7-benzo[b]furanyl), 2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]furanyl (2-(2,3-dihydro- benzo[b]furanyl), 3-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]furanyl), 4-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]furanyl), 5- (2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]furanyl), 6-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]furanyl), 7-(2,3-dihydro- benzo[b]furanyl)), benzo[b]thiophenyl (2-benzo[b]thiophenyl, 3-benzo[b]thiophenyl, 4- benzo[b]thiophenyl, 5-benzo[b]thiophenyl, 6-benzo[b]thiophenyl, 7-benzo[b]thiophenyl), 2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]thiophenyl (2-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]thiophenyl), 3-(2,3-dihydro- benzo[b]thiophenyl), 4-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]thiophenyl), 5-(2,3-dihydro- benzo[b]thiophenyl), 6-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[b]thiophenyl), 7-(2,3-dihydro- benzo[b]thiophenyl)), indolyl (1 -indolyl, 2-indolyl, 3-indolyl, 4-indolyI, 5-indolyl, 6-indolyl, 7-indolyl), indazolyl (1-indazolyl, 2-indazolyl, 3-indazolyl, 4-indazolyl, 5-indazolyl, 6- indazolyl, 7-indazolyl), benzimidazolyl, (1-benzimidazolyl, 2-benzimidazolyl, 4- benzimidazolyl, 5-benzimidazolyl, 6-benzimidazolyI, 7-benzimidazolyl, 8- benzimidazolyl), benzoxazolyl (1-benzoxazolyl, 2-benzoxazolyl), benzothiazolyl (1- benzothiazolyl, 2-benzothiazolyl, 4-benzothiazolyl, 5-benzothiazolyl, 6-benzothiazolyl, 7-benzothiazolyl), carbazolyl (1-carbazolyl, 2-carbazolyl, 3-carbazoiyl, 4-carbazolyl). Non-limiting examples of partially hydrogenated derivatives are 1 ,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphthyl, 1 ,4-dihydronaphthyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrazolinyl, indolinyl, oxazolidinyl, oxazolinyl, oxazepinyl and the like.
The term "aryl-C1-5alkyl" as used herein refers to a C1-5-alkyl group as defined above having one, two, three, four or five carbon atoms attached through an aryl group as defined above.
The term "heteroaryl-Cι-5alkyl" as used herein refers to a C1- -alkyl is as defined above having one, two, three, four or five carbon atoms attached through a heteroaryl group as defined above.
The term "C1-6-alkylaryl" as used herein refers to an aryl group as defined above attached through a C1-6alkyl group as defined above having one, two, three, four, five or six carbon atoms. The term " C1-6-alkylheteroaryl" as used herein refers to a heteroaryl group as defined above attached through a C1-6alkyl group as defined above having one, two, three, four, five or six carbon atoms.
The term "aroyl" as used herein represents a group -(CO)-aryl wherein aryl is as defined above.
The term "C3-7cycloalkyl-C1-5alkyl" as used herein refers to a cycloalkyl group as defined above attached through an alkyl group as defined above having the indicated number of carbon atoms.
The term "C3-7heterocycloalkyl-C1-5alkyl" as used herein refers to a heterocycloalkyl group as defined above attached through an alkyl group as defined above having the indicated number of carbon atoms.
"Halogen" designates an atom selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br and I.
The terms "unsubstituted" or "substituted" as used herein means that the groups in question are optionally unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents independently of each other selected from C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylthio, C1-6alkylcarbonyl, C-t„ 6-N-alkylamide, C1-6alkoxy, dialkylamino-C1-6alkyl. amide, hydroxy, carboxy, amino, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio and cyano. When the groups in question are substituted with more than one substituent the substituents may be the same or different.
The terms "amino acid", "amino acid residue", "natural amino acid" and "natural amino acid residue" as used herein all refer to the D- or L- isomers of the 20 standard amino acid residues: alanine (Ala), arginine (Arg), asparagine (Asn), aspartic acid (Asp), cysteine (Cys), glutamine (Gin), glutamic acid (Glu), glycine (Gly), histidine (His), isoleucine (lie), leucine (Leu), lysine (Lys), methionine (Met), phenylalanine (Phe), praline (Pro), serine (Ser), threonine (Thr), tryptophan (Trp), tyrosine (Tyr) and valine (Val).
The terms "unnatural amino acid" and "non-natural amino acid residue" as used herein refer to non-standard or modified or unnatural amino acid residues. Examples of non- standard amino acid residues are 4-hydroxyproline, 6-Λ/-methyl lysine, 2- aminoisobutyric acid, isovaline, and alpha-methyl serine. Examples of unnatural amino acid residues are pipecolic acid, thiazolidine carboxylic acid, dehydroproline, 3- and 4- methylproline, and 3,3-dimethylproline.
Certain of the above defined terms may occur more than once in the structural formulae, and upon such occurrence each term shall be defined independently of the other.
As used herein, the phrase "a functional group which can be converted to hydrogen in vivo" is intended to include any group, which upon administering the present compounds to the subjects in need thereof can be converted to hydrogen enzymatically or by the acidic environment in the stomach. Non-limiting examples of such groups are acyl, carbamoyl, monoalkylated carbamoyl, dialkylated carbamoyl, alkoxycarbonyl including C1-6-alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl groups including Cι-6-alkoxy- C1-6-alkyl and the like such as C1-6-alkylcarbonyl, aroyl, C1-6-alkylcarbamoyl (Cι-6-N-alkylamide) and di-C1-6 alkyl-alkylcarbamoyl.
As used herein, the phrase "diseases and disorders related to dipeptidyl-peptidase I" is intended to include any disease or disorder in which an effect, preferably an inhibiting effect, on the dipeptidyl-peptidase I enzyme is beneficial.
The term "IC50" as used herein denotes the concentration required for 50% inhibition of DPP-I in a binding assay described herein (DPP-I assay).
Abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the peptide and chemical arts are used herein to describe the compounds of the present invention. In general, the amino acid abbreviations follow the IUPAC-IUB Joint Commission on Biochemical Nomenclature as described in Eur. J. Biochem., 158, 9 (1984).
Certain radical groups are abbreviated herein. t-Bu refers to the tertiary butyl radical, Boc refers to the t-butyloxycarbonyl radical, Fmoc refers to the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl radical, Ph refers to the phenyl radical, Cbz refers to the benzyloxycarbonyl radical.
The compounds
The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I)
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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein
R-i and R2 independently of each other are hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C5-10cycloalkenyI group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group but not benzyl when R6 are phenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl-Cι-5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl-Cι-5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7cycloalkyl-Cι-5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl-C1-5alkyl group, or R-i and R2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3- 7heterocycloaIkyl group;
R3 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or R3 and Ri together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3- 0cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group, or R3 and R2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group;
R4and R5 independently of each other are hydrogen or Cι-6alkyl; R6 is C1-6alkyl, -CH(R7)CONH(R8), C2-6alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C5-10cycloalkenyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3- cycloalkyl-C1- alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-
7heterocycloalkyl-C1-5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl-heteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group with the proviso that aryl is not substituted with a nitro group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl-C^ 5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl-C1-5alkyl group;
R7 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloaIkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group or a side chain of a natural or non-natural amino acid residue;
R8 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group, a side chain of a natural or non- natural amino acid residue or a group -CH(R7)CONH(R9);
R9 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted Cι-6alkylheteroaryl group, wherein a substituted group is substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylthio, C1-6alkylcarbonyl, C1-6-N-alkylamide, C1-6alkoxy, dialkylamino-Cι-6alkyl, amide, hydroxy, carboxy, amino, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio and cyano.
Ri and R2 may, independently of each other, be hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C^alkylheteroaryl group; or R-i and R2 may, independently of each other, be methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, iso-butyl, benzyl, 1-naphthylmethyl, 2- naphthylmethyl or (4-pyridyl)methyl.
In a specific embodiment Ri is C1-6alkyl and R2 is H.
In other embodiments, R^ and R2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3- •tocycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7-heterocycloalkyl group such as an unsubstituted or substituted cyclohexyl group.
R3 may be hydrogen or methyl.
Ri and R3 may together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group.
Also, R2 and R3 may together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7-heterocycloalkyl group.
R and/or R5 may be hydrogen or methyl. In an interesting embodiment, at least one of R3and R4and R5 is hydrogen, and in particular all of R3and R4and R5 is hydrogen.
R6 may be -CH(R7)CONH(R8), C1-6alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group. Thus, R6 may be an unsubstituted or substituted benzyl group.
In another embodiment R6 may be the group -CH(R7)CONH(R8).
In particular R6 may be selected from 2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-cyclohexylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yI-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3- yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan- 2-yl-amide]-3-methylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]- butan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indoI-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-2-phenylethan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p-chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3- (1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3- (1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N- [2S-4-methylpentan-2-yl-amide]-3, (benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N- [2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3- (benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yI-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2-phenylethyl, 2-(p-hydroxyphenyI)ethyl, benzyl, o-chlorobenzyl, 2-furfuryl, 2-(3-indolyl)ethyl, 1- naphthylmethyl, 4-piperonyl, p-chlorobenzyl, 2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethyl, m-fluorobenzyl, o- fluorobenzyl, p-fluorobenzyl, o-trifluoromethylbenzyl, m-chlorobenzyl, o-methoxybenzyl, o-methylbenzyl, alpha-methylbenzyl, o-(o-hydroxymethylphenylthio)benzyl, o- bromobenzyl, 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl, o-ethoxybenzyl, [1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl]methyl, [1 ,1'- biphenyl-2-yl]methyl, p-[thiophen-2-yl]benzyl, o-[N-morpholinyl]benzyl, o-[N- piperidinyl]benzyl and o-methylthiobenzyl. In an interesting embodiment R6 is an unsubstituted or substituted [1 ,1 '-biphenyl-2- yljmethyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted [1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl]methyl group.
R7 may be hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group. Thus, R7 may be 2- phenylethyl.
R8 may be hydrogen, -CH(R7)CONH(Rg) or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group.
Thus, when R8 is -CH(R7)CONH(R9), R7 may be an unsubstituted or substituted d. 6alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl-heteroaryl group. In an interesting embodiment R7 is (indol-3-yl)methyl or (m-fluorophenyl)methyl.
R9 may be hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group. In particular, R9 is hydrogen.
As shown in the examples herein a representative compound of the present invention is a selective inhibitor of DPP-I, especially the compound of Example 11 has been shown to selectively inhibit DPP-I, i.e. it does not inhibit Catepsin B, G, H, L, DPP-IV, neutrophil elastase or tryptase.
Preferred compounds of the invention are: 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
1-(aminoacetyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-1-methyl-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
1 -(1 -aminocyclohexane-1 -carbonyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-( -fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-
3-cyclohexylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1 -(1 -aminocyclohexane-1 -carbonyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-
4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan-
2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3- phenylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2S-3-naphthyl-2-propanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(/7?-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3- methylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-[2S-2-amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyl]-4-[2S-Λ/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)- butan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-[2S-2-amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyl]-4-[2S-Λ/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)-2- phenylethan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-/V-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2- yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(indol-3- yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-/V-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-amino-4-phenylbutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1 ,1'-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-
3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(/T7-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1 '- biphenyl-4-yl)propan2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-4-methylpentan-2-yl-amide]-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-
3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-
2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-/V-[2S-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(p-chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(2- naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1 '- biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-(2-phenylethyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-(2-phenylethyl)-4-methylsemicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-[2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-benzylsemicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-(2-furfuryl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl -4-[2-(3-indolyl)ethyl]semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-(1-naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl -4-piperonylsemicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl -4-(p-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-[2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethyl]semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl -4-(m-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl -4-(o-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl -4-(p-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-(o-trifluoromethylbenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl -4-(m-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl -4-(o-methoxybenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-(o-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl 4-(alpha-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-aminovaleryl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminohexanoyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminoisocaproyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(1 -aminocyclohexane-1 -carbonyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-amino-3-phenyl-propionyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 ,1-(2S-1 ,4-cyc/o-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 , 1 -(2R-1 ,4-cyc/o-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(/r7-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[o-(o-hydroxymethylphenylthio)benzyl]semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-bromobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-AminobutanoyI)-4-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-ethoxybenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 ,1'-biphenyl-4-yl]methyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 ,1'-biphenyl-2-yl]methyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(p-[thiophen-2-yl]benzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-[Λ/-morpholinyl]benzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(1-naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-[Λ/-piperidinyl]benzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-methylthiobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-1-methyl-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan-
2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropanoyl)-4-[2S-/V-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3- phenylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-3-naphthyl-2-propanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(/r7-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3- methylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-[2R-2-amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyl]-4-[2S-Λ/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)- butan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1 -[2f?-2-amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyl]-4-[2S-Λ/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)-2- phenylethan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-/V-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2- yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2f?-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-A/-[2S-3-(/77-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(indol-3- yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2f?-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(A7?-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(/r7-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-amino-4-phenylbutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-
3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2f?-2-aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1'- biphenyl-4-yl)propan2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1 , 1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-4-methylpentan-2-yl-amide]-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-
3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-
2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-AminobutanoyI)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-AminobutanoyI)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(p-chlorophenyl)propan-2-yI-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-/V-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(2- naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1 '- biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-phenylethyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-phenylethyl)-4-methylsemicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-benzylsemicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-furfuryl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(3-indolyl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(1 -naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-piperonylsemicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(p-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(/r7-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(p-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-trifluoromethylbenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(/r7-chIorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-methoxybenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(alpha-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminovaleryl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminohexanoyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminoisocaproyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-amino-3-phenyI-propionyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-A/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[o-(o-hydroxymethylphenylthio)benzyl]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-bromobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-ethoxybenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 , 1 '-biphenyl-4-yl]methyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 , 1 '-biphenyl-2-yl]methyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(p-[thiophen-2-yl]benzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-AminobutanoyI)-4-(o-[Λ/-morpholinyl]benzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(1 -naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-[Λ/-piperidinyl]benzyl)semicarbazide; and 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-methylthiobenzyl)semicarbazide.
The compounds of the invention may exist as geometric isomers or optical isomers or stereoisomers as well as tautomers. Accordingly, the invention includes all geometric isomers and tautomers including mixtures and racemic mixtures of these and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, especially all R- and S- isomers.
The present invention also encompasses pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the present compounds. Such salts include pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, pharmaceutically acceptable metal salts, ammonium and alkylated ammonium salts. Acid addition salts include salts of inorganic acids as well as organic acids. Representative examples of suitable inorganic acids include hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydroiodic, phosphoric, sulfuric, nitric acids and the like. Representative examples of suitable organic acids include formic, acetic, trichloroacetic, trifluoroacetic, propionic, benzoic, cinnamic, citric, fumaric, glycolic, lactic, maleic, malic, malonic, mandelic, oxalic, picric, pyruvic, salicylic, succinic, methanesulfonic, ethanesulfonic, tartaric, ascorbic, pamoic, bismethylene salicylic, ethanedisulfonic, gluconic, citraconic, aspartic, stearic, palmitic, EDTA, glycolic, p-aminobenzoic, glutamic, benzenesulfonic, p-toluenesulfonic acids and the like. Further examples of pharmaceutically acceptable inorganic or organic acid addition salts include the pharmaceutically acceptable salts listed in J. Pharm. Sci. 1977, 66, 2, which is incorporated herein by reference. Examples of metal salts include lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium salts and the like. Examples of ammonium and alkylated ammonium salts include ammonium, methylammonium, dimethylammonium, trimethylammonium, ethylammonium, hydroxyethylammonium, diethylammonium, butylammonium, tetramethylammonium salts and the like. Also intended as pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are the hydrates, which the present compounds are able to form.
The acid addition salts may be obtained as the direct products of compound synthesis. In the alternative, the free base may be dissolved in a suitable solvent containing the appropriate acid, and the salt isolated by evaporating the solvent or otherwise separating the salt and solvent.
The compounds of the present invention may form solvates with standard low molecular weight solvents using methods well known to the person skilled in the art. Such solvates are also contemplated as being within the scope of the present invention.
The invention also encompasses prodrugs of the present compounds, which on administration undergo chemical conversion by metabolic processes before becoming active pharmacological substances. In general, such prodrugs will be functional derivatives of the present compounds, which are readily convertible in vivo into the required compound of the Formula I. Prodrugs are any covalently bonded compounds, which release the active parent drug according to Formula I in vivo. If a chiral center or another form of an isomeric center is present in a compound of the present invention, all forms of such isomer or isomers, including enantiomers and diastereomers, are intended to be covered herein. Inventive compounds containing a chiral center may be used as a racemic mixture, an enantiomerically enriched mixture, or the racemic mixture may be separated using well-known techniques and an individual enantiomer may be used alone. In cases in which compounds have unsaturated carbon-carbon double bonds, both the cis (Z) and trans (E) isomers are within the scope of this invention. In cases wherein compounds may exist in tautomeric forms, such as keto- enol tautomers, each tautomeric form is contemplated as being included within this invention whether existing in equilibrium or predominantly in one form. Conventional procedures for the selection and preparation of suitable prodrug derivatives are described, for example, in "Design of Prodrugs", ed. H. Bundgaard, Elsevier, 1985.
The invention also encompasses active metabolites of the present compounds.
The present invention includes all complexes of the compounds of this invention. The meaning of any substituent at any one occurrence in Formula I or any subformula thereof is independent of its meaning, or any other substituent's meaning, at any other occurrence, unless specified otherwise.
In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the compounds of Formula I exhibit an IC50 value of less than 500 μM, preferably less than 100 M, more preferably less than 50 μM, even more preferably less than 1 μM, especially less than 500 nM, particularly less than 100 nM, when subjected to a human dipeptidyl dipeptidase-l assay such as the assay disclosed herein.
Methods of Preparation
The compounds of the present invention may be prepared by the methods set forth in the schemes 1-3 below.
A list of the used abbreviations is given below under Materials and Methods.
Scheme 1
Figure imgf000021_0001
YY = Resin
Figure imgf000021_0002
Rx = Amino acid side chain
Reagents and conditions: a) Fmoc-AA-OPfp, DhbtOH, DMF; or Fmoc-AA-OH, TBTU, NEM, DMF; b) piperidine, DMF; c) Fmoc-NHNH-CO2Pfp, DhbtOH, DMF; or Fmoc- N(R3)NH2, CDI, DMF; d) FmocNHC(R1)R2CO2H or, BocNHC(R1)R2CO2H TBTU, NEM, DMF; or, FmocNHC(R1)R2CO2Pfp, DhbtOH, DMF; e) 2% TIPS in TFA.
The first Fmoc protected amino acid is loaded onto Rink derivatized resin by conventional peptide coupling procedures (such as by the use of Pfp esters or the TBTU coupling reagent), in an aprotic solvent (such as DMF). The semicarbazide (intermediate I) is formed by acylation with either Fmoc-NHNH-CO2Pfp or Fmoc- N(R3)NH-COIm in an aprotic solvent (such as DMF), with or without the use of DhbtOH additive. The N-terminal residue is introduced by acylation, such as with an activated Fmoc or Boc protected amino acid, in DCM or DMF, with or without the addition of base. The desired products A are obtained upon cleavage with a TFA/TIPS mixture (the Fmoc group, if any, is removed prior to cleavage).
Scheme 2
Figure imgf000022_0001
π B
Reagents and conditions: a) GDI, THF; b) NH2NH2, THF; c) R5R6NH, THF; d) TFA.
Semicarbazides of formula B are prepared without the use of solid support. A Boc protected amino acid is converted to its hydrazide by activation with CDI, followed by reaction with hydrazine hydrate. The amino acid hydrazide II is then reacted with CDI again, and displacement with a range of different amines, followed by Boc deprotection gives the crude products, which are purified by HPLC.
Scheme 3
Figure imgf000022_0002
III
Figure imgf000022_0003
Reagents and conditions: a) CDI, THF; then BocNHNH2; b) Mel; c) NaH, DMF, DCM; d) TFA, DCM; or HCI in dioxane; e) CDI, THF; then R5R6NH; f) TFA, TMSBr, PhSMe; or HBr in acetic acid
Semicarbazides of formula C are prepared starting from the 3- benzyloxycarbonylamino-1-terf-butoxycarbonylaminopyrrolidin-2-one III, which is prepared analogous to general procedures described by Freidinger et al. (J. Org. Chem., 1982, 47, 104-109) and Duffy et al. (Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 1999, 9, 1907- 1910). The Boc group is preferably removed with HCI in dioxane. Formation of the semicarbazide bond (intermediate IV) is achieved by reaction with CDI in THF followed by displacement with the appropriate amine. The Cbz group is either removed by TMSBr in TFA using thioanisole as scavenger, or by HBr in acetic acid. The desired products are obtained after HPLC purification.
The starting materials used herein are commercially available amino acids or are prepared by routine methods well known to those of ordinary skill in the art and can be found in standard reference books, such as the COMPENDIUM OF ORGANIC SYNTHETIC METHODS, Vol. I-VI (published by Wiley-lnterscience).
Coupling methods to form amide bonds herein are generally well known to the art. The methods of peptide synthesis generally set forth by Bodansky et al., THE PRACTICE OF PEPTIDE SYNTHESIS, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1984; E. Gross and J. Meienhofer, THE PEPTIDES, Vol. 1 , 1-284 (1979); and J. M. Stewart and J. D. Young, SOLID PHASE PEPTIDE SYNTHESIS, 2d Ed., Pierce Chemical Co., Rockford, III., 1984, are generally illustrative of the technique and are incorporated herein by reference.
Synthetic methods to prepare the compounds of this invention frequently employ protective groups to mask a reactive functionality or minimize unwanted side reactions. Such protective groups are described generally in Green, T. W. PROTECTIVE GROUPS IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS, John Wiley & Sons, New York (1981). The term "amino protecting groups" generally refers to the Boc, acetyl, benzoyl, Fmoc and Cbz groups and derivatives thereof as known to the art. Methods for protection and deprotection, and replacement of an amino protecting group with another moiety are well known.
Acid addition salts of the compounds of Formula I are prepared in a standard manner in a suitable solvent from the parent compound and an excess of an acid, such as hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydrofluoric, sulfuric, phosphoric, acetic, trifluoroacetic, maleic, succinic or methanesulfonic. Certain of the compounds form inner salts or zwitterions that may be acceptable. Cationic salts are prepared by treating the parent compound with an excess of an alkaline reagent, such as a hydroxide, carbonate or alkoxide, containing the appropriate cation; or with an appropriate organic amine. Cations such as Li+, Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++ and NH4 + are specific examples of cations present in pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Halides, sulfate, phosphate, alkanoates (such as acetate and trifluoroacetate), benzoates, and sulfonates (such as mesylate) are examples of anions present in pharmaceutically acceptable salts.
Pharmaceutical compositions
In one aspect of this invention, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound of the present invention together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent. This composition may be in unit dosage form and may comprise from about 0.1 μg to about 1000 mg such as, e.g., from about 1 μg to about 500 mg, from about 5 μg to about 250 mg, from about 50 μg to about 100 mg or from about 0.1 to about 50 mg, of the compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof. The composition of the invention may be used for oral, nasal, transdermal, pulmonal or parenteral administration. It is contemplated that the pharmaceutical composition of the invention is useful for treatment of inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis and/or for application in target cell apoptosis.
The compounds of the invention may be administered alone or in combination with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents or excipients, in either single or multiple doses. Accordingly, the compounds of Formula I may be used in the manufacture of a medicament. The pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention may be formulated with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents as well as any other known adjuvants and excipients in accordance with conventional techniques such as those disclosed in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 19.sup.th Edition, Gennaro, Ed., Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa., 1995.
The pharmaceutical compositions may be specifically formulated for administration by any suitable route such as the oral, rectal, nasal, pulmonary, topical (including buccal and sublingual), transdermal, intracisternal, intraperitoneal, vaginal and parenteral (including subcutaneous, intramuscular, intrathecal, intravenous and intradermal) route, the oral route being preferred. It will be appreciated that the preferred route will depend on the general condition and age of the subject to be treated, the nature of the condition to be treated and the active ingredient chosen. Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration include solid dosage forms such as capsules, tablets, dragees, pills, lozenges, powders and granules. Where appropriate, they can be prepared with coatings such as enteric coatings or they can be formulated so as to provide controlled release of the active ingredient such as sustained or prolonged release according to methods well known in the art.
Liquid dosage forms for oral administration include solutions, emulsions, suspensions, syrups and elixirs.
Pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration include sterile aqueous and non-aqueous injectable solutions, dispersions, suspensions or emulsions as well as sterile powders to be reconstituted in sterile injectable solutions or dispersions prior to use. Depot injectable formulations are also contemplated as being within the scope of the present invention.
Other suitable administration forms include suppositories, sprays, ointments, cremes, gels, inhalants, dermal patches, implants etc.
A typical oral dosage may be in the range of from about 0.001 to about 100 mg/kg body weight per day, preferably from about 0.01 to about 50 mg/kg body weight per day, and more preferred from about 0.05 to about 10 mg/kg body weight per day administered in one or more dosages such as 1 to 3 dosages. The exact dosage will depend upon the frequency and mode of administration, the sex, age, weight and general condition of the subject treated, the nature and severity of the condition treated and any concomitant diseases to be treated and other factors evident to those skilled in the art. A person skilled in the art know how to adjust the dosage to obtain the desired effect.
The formulations may conveniently be presented in unit dosage form by methods known to those skilled in the art. A typical unit dosage form for oral administration one or more times per day such as 1 to 3 times per day may contain of from about 1 μg to about 1000 mg such as, e.g., from about 0.05 to about 1000 mg, preferably from about 0.1 to about 500 mg, and more preferred from about 0.5 mg to about 200 mg. For parenteral routes, such as intravenous, intrathecal, intramuscular and similar administration, typically doses are in the order of about half the dose employed for oral administration.
The compounds of this invention are generally utilized as the free substance or as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. One example is an acid addition salt of a compound having the utility of a free base. When a compound of the Formula (I) contains a free base such salts are prepared in a conventional manner by treating a solution or suspension of a free base of the Formula (I) with a chemical equivalent of a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, for example, inorganic and organic acids.
Representative examples are mentioned above. Physiologically acceptable salts of a compound with a hydroxy group include the anion of said compound in combination with a suitable cation such as sodium or ammonium ion.
For parenteral administration, solutions of the novel compounds of the Formula (I) in sterile aqueous solution, aqueous propylene glycol or sesame or peanut oil may be employed. Such aqueous solutions should be suitable buffered if necessary and the liquid diluent first rendered isotonic with sufficient saline or glucose. The aqueous solutions are particularly suitable for intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intraperitoneal administration. The sterile aqueous media employed are all readily available by standard techniques known to those skilled in the art.
Suitable pharmaceutical carriers include inert solid diluents or fillers, sterile aqueous solution and various organic solvents. Examples of solid carriers are lactose, terra alba, sucrose, cyclodextrin, talc, gelatine, agar, pectin, acacia, magnesium stearate, stearic acid or lower alkyl ethers of cellulose. Examples of liquid carriers are syrup, peanut oil, olive oil, phospholipids, fatty acids, fatty acid amines, polyoxyethylene or water. Similarly, the carrier or diluent may include any sustained release material known in the art, such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate, alone or mixed with a wax. The pharmaceutical compositions formed by combining the novel compounds of the Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable carriers are then readily administered in a variety of dosage forms suitable for the disclosed routes of administration. The formulations may conveniently be presented in unit dosage form by methods known in the art of pharmacy. Formulations of the present invention suitable for oral administration may be presented as discrete units such as capsules or tablets, each containing a predetermined amount of the active ingredient, and which may include a suitable excipient. These formulations may be in the form of powder or granules, as a solution or suspension in an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid, or as an oil-in-water or water-in-oil liquid emulsion.
If a solid carrier is used for oral administration, the preparation may be tabletted; placed in a hard gelatine capsule in powder or pellet form or it can be in the form of a troche or lozenge. The amount of solid carrier will vary widely but will usually be from about 25 mg to about 1 g. If a liquid carrier is used, the preparation may be in the form of a syrup, emulsion, soft gelatine capsule or sterile injectable liquid such as an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid suspension or solution.
A typical tablet, which may be prepared by conventional tabletting techniques, may contain:
Core:
Active compound (free compound or salt) 5.0 mg
Lactosum Ph. Eur. 67.8 mg
Cellulose, microcryst. (Avicel) 31.4 mg Amberlite 1.0 mg
Magnesii stearas q.s.
Coating:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose approx. 9 mg Acylated monoglyceride approx. 0.9 mg
If desired, the pharmaceutical composition of the invention may comprise the compound of the Formula (I) in combination with further pharmacologically active substances such as those described in the foregoing.
Use of the invention
The compounds of Formula I are useful as protease inhibitors, particularly as inhibitors of cysteine and serine proteases, more particularly as inhibitors of cysteine proteases, even more particularly as inhibitors of cysteine proteases of the papain superfamily, yet more particularly as inhibitors of DPP-l and selective inhibitors of DPP-I. The present invention provides useful compositions and formulations of said compounds, including pharmaceutical compositions and formulations of said compounds.
The compounds of the present invention may especially be useful for the treatment or prevention of diseases such as inflammation, type2 diabetes and similar diseases involving a protease. The present compounds are especially useful for treating diseases in which cysteine proteases are implicated and especially diseases in which dipeptidyl peptidase-l is implicated, most particularly mast cell inflammatory mediated diseases. Examples of diseases in which dipeptidyl peptidase-l is implicated are: inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis as well as in target cell apoptosis.
Accordingly, in one aspect the present invention relates to a method for the treatment of ailments, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound or a composition of this invention. It is contemplated that an effective amount of a compound or a composition of this invention corresponds to an amount of active ingredient, i.e. active compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, in the range of e.g. from about 0.05 to about 100 mg per day, preferably from about 0.1 to about 50 mg per day.
In yet another aspect, the present invention relates to use of a compound of this invention for the preparation of a medicament, preferably a medicament for treatment of inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis or for application in target cell apoptosis.
For acute therapy, parenteral administration of a compound of Formula I is preferred. An intravenous infusion of the compound in 5% dextrose in water or normal saline, or a similar formulation with suitable excipients, is most effective, although an intramuscular bone injection is also useful. Typically, the parenteral dose will be about 0.01 to about 100 mg/kg; preferably between 0.1 and 20 mg/kg, in a manner to maintain the concentration of drug in the plasma at a concentration effective to inhibit dipeptidyl dipeptidase-l (cathepsin C). The compounds may be administered one to four times daily at a level to achieve a total daily dose of about 0.4 to about 400 mg/kg/day. The precise amount of an inventive compound which is therapeutically effective, and the route by which such compound is best administered, is readily determined by one of ordinary skill in the art by comparing the blood level of the agent to the concentration required to have a therapeutic effect.
The compounds of this invention may also be administered orally to the patient, in a manner such that the concentration of drug is sufficient to inhibit bone resorption or to achieve any other therapeutic indication as disclosed herein. Typically, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound is administered at an oral dose of between about 0.1 to about 50 mg/kg in a manner consistent with the condition of the patient. Preferably the oral dose would be about 0.5 to about 20 mg/kg.
No unacceptable toxicological effects are expected when compounds of the present invention are administered in accordance with the present invention.
The compounds of the present invention fully or partly inhibit dipeptidyl-peptidase I, and are thus useful for the treatment and/or prevention of a wide variety of conditions and disorders in which inhibition of DPP-I is beneficial. It is of specific interest that a selective inhibitory effect can be obtained by use of the compounds of the invention, i.e. side-effects relating to inhibition of other proteases can be markedly reduced or eliminated.
Accordingly, in another aspect the present invention relates to a compound of the general Formula (I) or any optical or geometric isomer or tautomeric form thereof including mixtures of these or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use as a pharmaceutical composition.
The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one compound of the Formula (I) or any optical or geometric isomer or tautomeric form thereof including mixtures of these or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents.
Furthermore, the invention also relates to the use of the compounds and compositions of the present invention to modulate DPPI levels in a subject (e.g., human) in need thereof in an amound effective to modulate DPPI levels. In a preferred embodiment, the compound or composition inhibits DPPI.
In the following synthetic examples, all of the starting materials were obtained from commercial sources unless otherwise indicated. Without further elaboration, it is believed that one skilled in the art can, using the preceding description, utilize the present invention to its fullest extent. These examples are given to illustrate the invention, not to limit its scope.
EXAMPLES
Materials and Methods
Temperature is in degrees Centigrade (°C). Experiments were conducted at room temperature (20 °C), unless otherwise noted. All solvents were HPLC grade. Anhydrous solvents were obtained by storing over 4 A activated molecular sieves. Unless otherwise noted starting materials were purchased from commercial suppliers and used without further purification.
Solid phase reactions run at room temperature were performed in flat-bottom polyethylene syringes equipped with sintered Teflon filters (70 μm pores), Teflon tubing, Teflon valves for flow control, and suction to drain the syringes from below, or on a VacMaster parallel synthesis rack. Fmoc deprotection was performed with 20% (v/v) piperidine in DMF (2 + 10 tnin.). TBTU-couplings were performed by dissolving the acid (3 eq.) in DMF with NEM (4 eq.), followed by addition of TBTU (2.88 eq.). The resulting solution was preactivated for 10 min. before use. Pfp esters (3 eq.) were coupled with DhbtOH (1 eq.) present. The disappearance of the bright yellow color indicated complete capping of the resin-bound amino groups. Solid phase reactions were generally run in an amount of solvent that was enough to cover the resin. Resin loadings were determined by Fmoc cleavage and optical density measurements at 290 nm, using a calibration curve.
NMR data were acquired on a Bruker Advance DRX 250. CDCI3 is deuteriochloroform, DMSO-d6 is hexadeuteriodimethylsulfoxide, D2O is deuteriooxide, and CD3OD is tetradeuteriomethanol. Abbreviation for NMR data are as follows: s = singlet, d = doublet, t = triplet, q = quartet, m = multiplet, dd = doublet of doublets, dt =doublet of triplets, td = triplet of doublets, app = apparent, br = broad. Chemical shifts are reported in ppm, relative to internal solvent peaks (2.49 for DMSO-ofs, 7.25 for CDCI3, 4.75 for D2O, 3.35 for CD3OD). Coupling constants J are reported in Hz. ES-MS spectra were obtained on a Micromass Quattro micro™ instrument in the positive mode unless otherwise noted.
Analytical HPLC was performed on a Gilson system (UVΛ/IS-155 detector at 215 and 254 nm, 402 syringe pump, 819 injection module, valvemate 35, 864 degasser, 233 XL on-line column switching module, and a Zorbax 300SB RP-18 column, 4.6 x 50 mm with a 322 pump). Eluents A (0.1% TFA in water) and B (1% TFA in acetonitrile) were used in a linear gradient (0% B → 100% B in 7 min.). Purity (given in parentheses) is at 215 nm.
Preparative HPLC was performed on the same Gilson system, using a Z
RP-18, 21.2 mm x 25 cm column, with a flow of 15 mL/min.
Abbreviations
AA Amino acid
AFC 7-Amino-trifluoromethyl coumarin
CDI 1 ,1 '-Carbonyldiimidazole
DCM Dichloromethane
DE Diethylether
DhbtOH 3,4-Dihydro-3-hydroxy-4-oxo-1 ,2,3-benzotriazine
DIG Λ/,Λ/-Diisopropylcarbodiimide
DIPEA Λ/,Λ/-Diisopropylethylamine
DMAP 4-Dimethylaminopyridine
DMF Λ/,Λ/-Dimethylformamide
DMSO Dimethyl sulfoxide
EA Ethyl acetate
EDTA Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Fmoc 9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl
Im 1-lmidazolyl
NEM Λ/-Ethylmorpholine
PE Petroleum ether (bp. 60-80°)
PEGA Poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(acryl amide) copolymer
Pfp Pentafluorophenyl Rink amide linker p-[(R, S)-α-[1-(9H-fluoren-9-yl)-methoxyformamido]-2,4- dimethoxybenzyrj-phenoxyacetic acid
TBTU Λ/-[(1 H-Benzotriazol-1 -yl)-(dimethylamino)-methylene]-/V- methylmethan-aminium tetrafluoroborate Λ/-oxide
TFA Trifluoroacetic acid THF Tetrahydrofurane TIPS Triisopropylsilane TMSBr Trimethylsilyl bromide
Nomenclature
The compound class described in the following can be viewed as both azapeptides and derivatives of semicarbazide. In naming the compounds in the examples below the term semicarbazide has been used as the parent group, rather than the term azapeptide.
EXAMPLE 1 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000032_0001
a) Preparation of Fmoc-NHNH2: Fmoc-CI (10 g, 38.7 mmol) dissolved in diethyl ether (180 mL) was added dropwise to a solution of hydrazine hydrate (3.8 mL, 77 mmol) in diethyl ether (100 mL) cooled in an ice-bath. White precipitation formed quickly. When all the Fmoc-CI was added the resulting white suspension was warmed to rt. and stirred for 30 min. The white solid was isolated by filtration, washed with diethyl ether (x3) and water (x3) and dried in vacuo to give the desired product. Yield: 8 g (81%); Rf = 0.2 (PE:EA 1 :1 + a few drops of acetic acid); HPLC: Rt = 4.16 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 250 MHz) δ 8.34 (br, 1 H), 7.90-7.88 (d, J - 7.3, 2H), 7.71-7.68 (d, J = 7.3, 2H), 7.45-7.29 (m, 4H), 4.30-4.18 (m, 3H), 4.08 (br, 2H); 13C (DMSO-c/6, 250 MHz) δ 158.2, 143.8, 140.7, 127.6, 127.0, 125.2, 120.0, 65.6, 46.7; ES-MS: mass calcd for C15H15N2O2 255.1 (MH+). Found m/z 255.1.
b) Preparation of Fmoc-NHNH-CO2Pfp: Fmoc-NHNH2 (750 mg, 2.95 mmol) and bis(pentafluorophenyl)carbonate (1221 mg, 3.1 mmol) were stirred in dry THF (15 mL) at rt for 18 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA (x3). The combined organic fractions were washed with 1 M HCI (x1 ) and brine (x1 ), dried (MgSO4), and concentrated to give a clear oil, which solidified in vacuo. Off- white solid. Yield: 1.32 g (96%). Rf = 0.4 (PE:EA 3:1 ). This compound was used crude, since it was partially unstable to purification by both recrystallization and silica chromatography.
c) Scheme 1 : PEGA800 resin derivatized with Rink amide linker (L = 0.3 mmol/g, 405 mg, 109 μmol) was Fmoc deprotected, and then washed with DMF (x5). Fmoc-Phe- OPfp (182 mg, 328 ymol) and DhbtOH (18 mg, 109 /mol) were dissolved in DMF (3 mL) and added to the resin. After disappearance of the yellow color the resin was washed with DMF (x5). Following Fmoc deprotection (as above) and wash with DMF (x5) the resin-bound amine was acylated with Fmoc-NHNH-CO2Pfp (170 mg, 366 μmol) in the presence of DhbtOH (18 mg, 109 //mol) in DMF (3 mL) for 18 h. The resin was washed with DMF (x5), Fmoc deprotected and washed again with DMF (x5).
Fmoc-Ala-OPfp (174 mg, 328 μmol) and DhbtOH (18 mg, 109 μmol) were dissolved in DMF (3 mL) and added to the resin. After disappearance of the yellow color the resin was washed with DMF (x5), then Fmoc deprotected and finally washed with DMF (x5) and DCM (x3). Cleavage was achieved by 1 h treatment with 2% TIPS in TFA (drops of DCM added to obtain a homogeneous solution). The resin was washed several times (x6) with TFA solution and the combined washings were concentrated to give a clear oil. The crude product was purified by preparative HPLC. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 24.5 mg (69%); HPLC: Rt = 2.77 min. (>98%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ 7.13-6.99 (m, 5H), 4.19-4.13 (dd, J = 6.1 , 8.3, 1 H), 3.87-3.79 (q, J = 7.1 , 1 H), 2.90-2.82 (dd, J = 6.1 , 14.0, 1 H), 2.75-2.66 (dd, J = 8.4, 14.0, 1 H), 1.26-1.23 (d, J = 7.1 , 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C13H20N5O3 294.1 (MH+). Found m/z 294.2.
EXAMPLE 2
1-(Aminoacetyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000033_0001
Scheme 1 : Starting from 200 mg resin (0.06 mmol), following the general procedure of Example 1c, except substituting Fmoc-Ala-OPfp for Fmoc-GIy-OPfp. Formation of the semicarbazide bond was achieved by acylation with Fmoc-NHNHCOIm. This was prepared just prior to use by reaction of FmocNHNH2 (0.18 mmol) and CDI (0.18 mmol) in dry DMF (1 mL) for 1h. The resulting solution was then added directly to the resin. Reaction time 16 h. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 3.1 mg (19%); HPLC: Rt = 2.42 min. (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H18N5O3 280.1 (MH+). Found m/z 280.1
EXAMPLE 3 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-1-methyl-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000034_0001
Starting from 315 mg resin (0.095 mmol), following the general procedure of Example 2, except substituting FmocNHNH2 for FmocN(Me)NH2 (prepared according to procedure in J. Org. Chem., 1999, 64, 7388-7394). Preactivation with CDI performed for 3 h instead of just 1 h. White solid. Yield: 13.3 mg (46%); HPLC: Rt = 2.71 min.
(>99%); 1H-NMR (DMSO-c 6, 250 MHz) δ 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.10 (br, 2H), 7.59 (s, 1 H), 7.31- 7.14 (m, 6H), 6.88 (br, 1 H), 4.43-4.35 (m, 1 H), 3.50 (1 H, hidden under water signal), 3.09-3.05 (m, 1 H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.84-2.74 (m, 1 H), 1.30-1.18 (br, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C14H22N5O3 308.2 (MH+). Found m/z 308.0.
Examples 4-26 were all prepared using TentaGel S-NH2 resin (L = 0.41 mmol/g, 150 mg, 0.062 mmol) derivatized with the Rink linker. Coupling of individual amino acid derivatives were performed using TBTU or Pfp-ester chemistry, as described in Example 1 and in Materials and Methods. The semicarbazide bond was formed using Fmoc-NHNH-COIm, as described in Example 2. Wash, cleavage and purification by HPLC were performed as outlined in Example 1c.
EXAMPLE 4
1-(1-Aminocvclohexane-1-carbonyl)-4-r2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(/7?-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl- amidel-3-cvclohexylpropan-2-yl-amide1semicarbazide
Figure imgf000035_0001
White solid. Yield: 19.9 mg (62%); HPLC: Rt = 4.10 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (DMSO- 6/D2O 10:1 , 250 MHz) δ 7.32-7.23 (m, 1 H), 7.05-6.94 (m, 3H), 4.46-4.37 (m, 1 H), 4.07-4.01 (m, 1 H), 3.06-2.98 (dd, J = 5.0, 13.8, 1 H), 2.86-2.77 (dd, J = 9.2, 13.8, 1 H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.15 (m, 19H), 1.07-0.74 (m, 2H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C26H40FN6O4 519.3 (MH+). Found m/z 519.1.
EXAMPLE 5
1 -(1 -Aminocyclohexane-1 -carbonyl)-4-[2S-A/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl- amidel-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000035_0002
White solid. Yield: 16.9 mg (52%); HPLC: Rt = 4.21 min. (>99%); Η-NMR (DMSO- cf6/D2O 10:1 , 250 MHz) δ 7.33-6.95 (m, 9H), 4.50-4.44 (m, 1 H), 4.13-4.07 (m, 1 H), 3.09-3.02 (dd, J = 5.0, 13.8, 1 H), 2.88-2.79 (dd, J = 9.7, 13.8, 1 H), 2.53-2.44 (2H, partially under DMSO signal), 2.07-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.14 (m, 10H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C27H36FN6O4 527.3 (MH+). Found m/z 527.0.
EXAMPLE 6 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-r2S-Λ/-f2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amidel-3-phenylpropan- 2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000036_0001
White solid. Yield: 13.3 mg (44%); HPLC: Rt = 3.64 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ 7.66-7.63 (d, J = 7.6, 1H), 7.52-7.49 (d, J = 8.0, 1H), 7.34-7.13 (m, 6H), 7.01- 6.97 (m, 2H), 4.61-4.56 (m, 1 H), 4.35-4.29 (t, J = 7.4, 1 H), 4.02-3.96 (t, J = 6.6, 1 H), 3.36-3.28 (dd, J = 5.9, 14.7, 1 H), 3.19-3.10 (dd, J = 8.4, 14.7, 1 H), 2.88-2.77 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.04-0.98 (t, J = 7.6, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C25H32N7O4494.2 (MH+). Found m/z 494.0.
EXAMPLE 7 1-(2S-2-Aminopropanoyl)-4-r2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amidel-3- phenylpropan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000036_0002
White solid. Yield: 13.1 mg (44%); HPLC: Rt = 3.56 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ 7.69-7.66 (d, J = 7.6, 1 H), 7.42-7.39 (d, J = 7.9, 1 H), 7.31-7.02 (m, 8H), 4.56- 4.41 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.75 (1H, partially under water signal), 3.24-3.16 (dd, J = 5.3, 14.6, 1 H), 3.09-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.86-2.77 (dd, J = 8.1 , 13.8, 1 H), 1.44-1.41 (d, = 7.0, 3H; minor isomeric signal observed); ES-MS: mass calcd for C2 H3oN7O4480.2 (MH+). Found m/z 480.1.
EXAMPLE 8
1-(2S-3-Naphthyl-2-propanoyl)-4-r2S-/\/-f2S-3-(/77-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-3- methylbutan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000037_0001
White solid. Yield: 20.5 mg (62%); HPLC: Rt = 4.11 min. (>95%); 1H-NMR (DMSO- 6/D2O 10:1 , 250 MHz) δ 7.92-7.81 (m, 4H), 7.34-7.31 (d, J = 7.9, 1 H), 7.55-7.43 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.25 (m, 1 H), 7.10-6.95 (m, 3H), 4.50-4.45 (m, 1 H), 4.13-4.08 (m, 1 H), 4.03- 4.01 (d, J = 6.0, 1H), 3.36-3.28 (dd, J = 5.7, 14.4, 1H), 3.21-3.13 (dd, J = 7.5, 14.4, 1 H), 3.06-2.95 (dd, J = 5.3, 13.8, 1 H), 2.88-2.79 (dd, J = 9.4, 13.8, 1 H), 1.99-1.86 (m, 1 H), 0.80-0.71 (dd, J = 6.6, 6H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C28H3 FN6O4 537.3 (MH+). Found m/z 537.0.
EXAMPLE 9
1-r2S-2-Amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyll-4-r2S-Λ/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)- butan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000037_0002
White solid. Yield: 13.8 mg (45%); HPLC: Rt = 2.91 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (DMSO- of6/D2O 10:1 , 250 MHz) δ 8.79-8.76 (d, J = 6.6, 2H), 7.87-7.84 (d, J = 6.6, 2H), 7.62- 7.59 (d, J = 7.5, 1H), 7.34-7.31 (d, J = 6.9, 1H), 7.13-6.95 (m, 3H), 4.51-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.20-4.14 (m, 1 H), 4.09-4.04 (dd, J = 5.3, 7.5, 1 H), 3.41-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.09 (dd, J = 5.3, 14.8, 1 H), 3.01-2.92 (dd, J = 8.2, 14.8, 1 H), 1.70-1.40 (m, 2H), 0.81-0.75 (t, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C24H30N8O4495.2 (MH+). Found m/z 495.0.
EXAMPLE 10
1-r2S-2-Amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyll-4-r2S-Λ/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)-2- phenylethan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000038_0001
White solid. Yield: 18.9 mg (57%); HPLC: Rt = 3.26 min.(>36%)/3.36 min.(>63%); isobaric peaks; 1H-NMR (DMSO-d6/D2O 10:1 , 250 MHz) δ 8.80-8.73 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.54 (m, 1 H), 7.36-6.88 (m, 9H), 5.38 (s, 0.5H), 5.32 (s, 0.5H), 4.53-4.37 (m, 1 H), 4.21-4.15 (m, 1 H), 3.42-2.86 (m, 4H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C28H31N8O4 543.2 (MH+). Found m/z 543.0.
EXAMPLE 11
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-r2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-annidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000038_0002
White solid. Yield: 21.6 mg (54%); HPLC: Rt = 4.17 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ 7.22-6.72 (m, 9H), 4.53-4.45 (m, 1 H), 3.92-3.81 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.07 (dd, J = 5.3, 14.4, 1 H), 2.85-2.75 (dd, J = 10.4, 14.4, 1 H), 2.32-2.26 (t, J = 7.8, 2H), 1.88-1.59 (m, 4H), 0.92-0.81 (t, J = 7.5, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C24H31FN6O4487.24 (MH+). Found m/z 487.2
EXAMPLE 12 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-r2S-A/-r2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide1-4-phenylbutan-2- yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000039_0001
White solid. Yield: 14 mg (44%); HPLC: Rt = 4.03 min. (>98%); 1H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz) δ 7.74-7.55 (d, J = 7.0, 1 H), 7.33-7.00 (m, 8H), 4.79-4.70 (m, 1 H), 4.17-4.12 (dd, J = 5.3, 8.2, 1H), 3.88-3.83 (t, J = 6.6, 1H), 3.43-3.32 (m, 1H, partially hidden under methanol signal), 3.22-3.12 (dd, J = 8.6, 14.7, 1 H), 2.58-2.49 (t, J = 8.5, 2H), 2.05-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.14-1.08 (t, J = 7.5, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C26H34N7O4 508.3 (MH+). Found m/z 508.5.
EXAMPLE 13 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-r2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(/77-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide1-3-(indol-3- yl)propan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000039_0002
White solid. Yield: 13 mg (41%); HPLC: Rt = 3.97 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz) δ 7.73-7.70 (d, J = 7.3, 1H), 7.49-7.03 (m, 8H), 4.75-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.63-4.58 (t, J = 7.0, 1H), 3.93-3.88 (m, 1 H), 3.35-3.17 (m, 3H), 3.04-2.95 (dd, J = 8.4, 13.8, 1 H),
2.11-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.23-1.15 (t, J = 7.5, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C25H3ιFN7O4512.3 (MH+). Found m/z 512.4
EXAMPLE 14 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-f2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-3-( 3- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000040_0001
White solid. Yield: 12 mg (38%); HPLC: Rt = 4.14 min. (>96%); 1H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz; one signal hidden under water peak) δ 7.41-7.18 (m, 5H), 6.98-6.89 (m, 4H), 4.78-4.70 (m, 1H), 4.62-4.44 (dd, J = 5.6, 7.8, 1H), 3.33-2.91 (m, 4H), 2.17-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.29-1.18 (t, J = 7.6, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C24H32CIN6O5519.2 (MH+). Found m/z 519.4.
EXAMPLE 15
1-(2S-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-r2S-A/-r2S-3-(/77-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide1semicarbazide
Figure imgf000040_0002
White solid. Yield: 18 mg (33%); HPLC: Rt = 4.21 min. (>98%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C25H3 CIN6O5533.2 (MH+). Found m/z 533.4.
EXAMPLE 16
1 -(2S-2-amino-4-phenylbutanoyl)-4-[2S-A/-r2S-3-(1.1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amidel- 3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide1semicarbazide
Figure imgf000041_0001
EXAMPLE 17
1-(2S-2-aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoχyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-3-(1 ,1'- biphenyl-4-yl)propan2-yl-amide1semicarbazide
Figure imgf000041_0002
EXAMPLE 18
1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-r2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1.1'-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide1-3-(p- hvdroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000041_0003
EXAMPLE 19 1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-r2S-Λ/-[2S-4-methylpentan-2-yl-amide1-3-(benzorblthiophen- 3-yl)propan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000042_0001
EXAMPLE 20
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-4-phenylbutan-
2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000042_0002
EXAMPLE 21
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-r2S-/\/-l'2S-3-(/77-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide1-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000042_0003
EXAMPLE 22
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-f2S-A/-r2S-3-(benzorblthiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amidel-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000043_0001
EXAMPLE 23
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(p-chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000043_0002
EXAMPLE 24
1-(2S-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-r2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000043_0003
EXAMPLE 25
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-r2S-3-(/7?-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-3-(2- naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide1semicarbazide
Figure imgf000044_0001
EXAMPLE 26
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-r2S-A/-f2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amidel-3-(1.1'- biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amidelsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000044_0002
EXAMPLE 27 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(2-phenylethyl)semicarbazide
Scheme 2: a) Preparation of ΛT-Boc-L-alaninehydrazide: CDI (4.71 g, 29.1 mmol) was added slowly to a solution of ΛP-Boc-L-alanine (5.0 g, 26.4 mmol) in 50 mL dry THF. After addition the solution was stirred for 30 min. Then, hydrazine monohydrate (3.85 mL, 79.3 mmol) was added and the resulting solution was stirred overnight. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the white solid was dissolved in 1 ,4-dioxane and lyophilized overnight. The crude product was suspended in diethyl ether, cooled to -18 °C and filtered. The filtrate was dried in vacuo overnight yielding 5.6 g (104%) of crude product. The solid was a mixture of imidazole and desired product (imidazole:product 2:1 , determined by 1H-NMR) and was used without further purification. 1H-NMR (DMSO-cf6 exchanged with D20 , 250 MHz) δ 3.96-3.85 (m, 1H), 1.39-1.31 (s, 6H), 1.18-1.10 (d, J = 7.2, 3H) b) CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol) was added to a solution of ΛP-Boc-L-alaninehydrazide (59.9 mg, 0.295 mmol) in 1.0 mL dry THF. The resulting solution was stirred overnight and 2- phenylethylamine (0.27 mmol) dissolved in 0.5 mL dry THF was added. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight, and then concentrated. The residue was treated with 1 mL 95% TFA H2O for 5 min, and concentrated followed by purification by preparative HPLC. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 45 mg (66%); HPLC: Rt = 3.11 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.37-7.21 (m, 5H), 4.10-4.02 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 3.40-3.31 (td, J = 6.9, 2.51 , 2H), 2.79-2.72 (t, J = 6.9, 2H), 1.50-1.45 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H18N4O2 251.1 (MH+). Found m/z 251.0.
EXAMPLE 28
1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(2-phenylethyl)-4-methylsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000045_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for /V-methylphenethylamine. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 29 mg (41 %); HPLC: Rt = 3.17 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.37-7.20 (m, 5H), 4.15-4.04 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 3.54-3.45 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.75 (m, 5H), 1.54-1.49 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C13H21N4O2 265.2 (MH+). Found m/z 265.0.
EXAMPLE 29 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-f2-(p-hvdroxyphenyl)ethvnsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000046_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for tyramine (dissolved in DMF). The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 20 mg (28%); HPLC: Rt = 2.46 min. (>99%); H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.15-7.07 (m, 2H), 6.84-6.76 (m, 2H), 4.10-4.01 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 3.35-3.25 (td, J = 6.9, 3.14, 2H), 2.71-2.63 (t, 6.9, 2H), 1.50-1.43 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H19N4O3 267.1 (MH+). Found m/z 267.0.
EXAMPLE 30 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-benzylsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000046_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for benzylamine. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 23 mg (36%); HPLC: Rt = 2.57 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ
(rotamerism observed) 7.40-7.23 (m, 5H), 4.34-4.29 (s, 2H), 4.15-4.05 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 1.55-1.49 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for CnH^N^ 237.1 (MH+). Found m/z 237.0.
EXAMPLE 31 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000046_0003
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for o-chlorobenzylamine. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 24 mg (33%); HPLC: Rt = 3.02 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.23-7.01 (m, 4H), 4.20-4.15 (s, 2H), 3.94-3.84 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 1.35-1.27 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for CnH^CIN^ 271.1 (MH+). Found m/z 271.0. EXAMPLE 32 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(2-furfuryl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000047_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for furfurylamine. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 6 mg (10%); HPLC (15 min. gradient): Rt = 1.80 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.44-7.37 (m, 1 H), 6.39-6.34 (m, 1 H), 6.26-6.22 (m, 1H), 4.30-4.26 (s, 2H), 4.16-4.05 (q, J = 7.2, 1H), 1.55-1.47 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C9H15N4O3 227.1 (MH+). Found m/z 227.0.
EXAMPLE 33 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-r2-(3-indolyl)ethvπsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000047_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for tryptamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (22 mg, 0.14 mmol), ΛP-Boc-L-alaninehydrazide (45 mg, 0.22 mmol) in 0.5 mL dry THF, tryptamine (22 mg, 0.14 mmol) in 100 μL DMF. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 13 mg (17%); HPLC: Rt = 3.11 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.68-7.61 (m, 1 H), 7.48-7.42 (m, 1 H), 7.27-7.06 (m, 3H), 4.09-3.97 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 3.46-3.37 (td, J = 6.9, 3.14, 2H), 2.95-2.87 (t, J = 6.9, 2H), 1.48-1.41 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C14H2oN5O2 290.2 (MH+). Found m/z 290.2.
EXAMPLE 34
1 -(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(1 -naphthylmethvDsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000048_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 1-naphthylmethylamine. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 42 mg (55%); HPLC: Rt = 3.50 min. (>97%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 8.03-7.81 (m, 3H), 7.63-7.40 (m, 4H), 4.79-4.74 (s, 2H), 4.13-4.03 (q, J - 7.2, 1 H), 1.52-1.45 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for Cι5H19N4O2287.1 (MH+). Found m/z 287.0.
EXAMPLE 35 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-piperonylsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000048_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for piperonylamine. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 14 mg (19%); HPLC: Rt = 2.70 min. (>95%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 6.85-6.72 (m, 3H), 5.91-5.88 (s, 2H), 4.23-4.20 (s, 2H), 4.16- 4.05 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 1.55-1.48 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H17N4O4 281.1 (MH+). Found m/z 280.9.
EXAMPLE 36 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(p-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000048_0003
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for p-chlorobenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol), ΛP-Boc-L-alaninehydrazide (90 mg, 0.25 mmol), 4- chlorobenzylamine (35 μL, 0.44 mmol). The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 52 mg (71%); HPLC: Rt = 3.30 min. (>97%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.37-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.19 (m, 2H), 4.31-4.26 (s, 2H), 4.16- 4.05 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 1.55-1.49 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for
Figure imgf000049_0001
271.1 (MH+). Found m/z 271.1.
EXAMPLE 37
1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethyllsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000049_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of Example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethylamine. The following changes were applied:
CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol), ΛP-Boc-L-alaninehydrazide (90 mg, 0.44 mmol), 2- thiopheneethylamine (35 μL, 0.27 mmol). The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 47 mg (67%); HPLC: Rt = 2.72 min. (>91%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.28-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.00-6.94 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 1H), 4.12- 4.02 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 3.45-3.32 (td, J = 6.5, 3.5, 2H), 3.03-2.93 (t, J = 6.6, 2H), 1.52- 1.47 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C10H17N4O2S 257.1 (MH+). Found m/z 257.2.
EXAMPLE 38 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(m-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000049_0003
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 3-fluorobenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.), ΛP-Boc-L-alanine (50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.), 3- fluorobenzylamine (31 μL, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.). Yield: 34 mg (55%); HPLC: Rt = 2.71 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.42-7.27 (m, 1 H),
7.11-6.94 (m, 3H), 4.34-4.29 (s, 2H), 4.17-4.01 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.53 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES- MS: mass calcd for CnH15FN4O2 255.1 (MH+). Found m/z 255.1.
EXAMPLE 39 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(o-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000050_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 2-fluorobenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.), ΛP-Boc-L-alanine (50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.), 2- fluorobenzylamine (31 μL, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.). Yield: 27 mg (44%); HPLC: Rt = 2.59 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.38-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.07 (m, 2H), 4.41-4.37 (s, 2H), 4.21-4.08 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.53 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES- MS: mass calcd for CnH15FN4O2 255.1 (MH+). Found m/z 255.1.
EXAMPLE 40
1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(p-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000050_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 4-fluorobenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.), ΛT-Boc-L-alanine (50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.), 4- fluorobenzylamine (31 μL, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.). Yield: 39 mg (62%); HPLC: Rt = 2.70 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.39-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.10 (m, 2H), 4.40-4.33 (s, 2H), 4.28-4.15 (m, 1 H), 1.61-1.53 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES- MS: mass calcd for CnH15FN4O2 255.1 (MH+). Found m/z 255.1.
EXAMPLE 41 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(o-trifluoromethylbenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000050_0003
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 2-trifluoromethylbenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.), ΛP-Boc-L-alanine (50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.), 2-trifluoromethylbenzylamine (38 μL, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.). Yield: 31 mg (41%); HPLC: Rt = 3.37 min. (>98%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.85- 7.46 (m, 4H), 4.54-4.52 (s, 2H), 4.22-4.08 (q, J = 7.2, 1 H), 1.61-1.53 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H15F3N4O2 305.1 (MH+). Found m/z 305.1.
EXAMPLE 42
1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(m-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000051_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 3-chlorobenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.), ΛT-Boc-L-alanine (50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.), 3- chlorobenzylamine (34 μL, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.). Yield: 47 mg (70%); HPLC: Rt = 3.17 min. (>98%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.31-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.18-7.11 (m, 1 H), 4.31-4.26 (s, 2H), 4.16-4.05 (m, J = 7.2, 1 H), 1.61-1.53 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for CnH15CIN4O2 271.1 (MH+). Found m/z 271.1.
EXAMPLE 43 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(o-methoxybenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000051_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 2-methoxybenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.), ΛT-Boc-L-alanine (50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.), 2- methoxybenzylamine (36 μL, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.). Yield: 35 mg (53%); HPLC: Rt = 2.91 min. (>97%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.33-7.21 (m, 2H),
7.09-6.99 (m, 2H), 4.31-4.28 (s, 2H), 4.16-4.05 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.53 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES- MS: mass calcd for C12H18N4O3 267.1 (MH+). Found m/z 267.1.
EXAMPLE 44 1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(o-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000052_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for 2-methylbenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.), Λ -Boc-L-alanine (50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.), 2- methylbenzylamine (34 μL, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.). Yield: 41 mg (66%); HPLC: Rt = 2.98 min. (>98%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.33-7.25 (s, 4H), 4.31-4.26 (s, 2H), 4.25-4.14 (m, 1H), 2.35-2.29 (s, 3H), 1.61-1.53 (d, J = 7.2, 3H); ES- MS: mass calcd for C12H18N4O2251.1 (MH+). Found m/z 251.2.
EXAMPLE 45
1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(alpha-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000052_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 27, except substituting 2- phenylethylamine for (+/-)-alpha-methylbenzylamine. The following changes were applied: CDI (44 mg, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.), ΛT-Boc-L-alanine (50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.), (+/-)-alpha-methylbenzylamine (35 μL, 0.27 mmol, 1.1 eq.). Yield: 20 mg (33%); HPLC: Rt = 2.91 min. (>92%); 1H-NMR (D2O, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.51- 7.31 (m, 5H), 4.90-4.80 (m, 1H), 4.25-4.14 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.55 (d, J = 7.2, 3H), 1.51- 1.45 (d, J = 6.91 , 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12Hι8N4O2251.1 (MH+). Found m/z 251.2.
EXAMPLE 46 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000052_0003
Scheme 2 without the isolation of compound II: CDI (45 mg, 0.28 mmol, 1.1 eq.) was added slowly to a solution of ΛT-Boc-L-aminobutyric acid (51 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.0 eq.) in 1.0 mL dry THF. After addition the solution was stirred for 2 h. Then, hydrazine monohydrate (13.4 μL, 0.28 mmol, 1.1 eq.) was added and the resulting solution was stirred overnight. CDI (45 mg, 0.28 mmol, 1.1 eq.) was added and the solution was stirred for 6 h. 2-Chlorobenzylamine (27 μL, 0.23 mmol, 0.9 eq.) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred overnight, and concentrated. The residue was treated with 1 mL 95% TFA H2O for 2 h, and concentrated followed by purification on preparative HPLC. Yield: 9.4 mg (13%); HPLC: Rt = 3.39 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.41-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.13 (m, 2H), 4.44-4.37 (s, 2H), 3.80- 3.71 (t, J = 6.59, 1H), 1.96-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.07-0.95 (t, J = 7.54, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H17CIN4O2 285.1 (MH+). Found m/z 285.1.
EXAMPLE 47 1 -(2S-2-Aminovaleryl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000053_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 46, except substituting ΛP-Boc- L-aminobutyric acid for ΛP-Boc-L-aminovaleric acid. Yield: 11.7 mg (16%); HPLC: Rt = 3.36 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.41-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.13 (m, 2H), 4.44-4.37 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.71 (t, J = 6.59, 1H), 1.93-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.49-1.34 (m, 2H), 0.98-0.86 (t, J = 7.22, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C13H19CIN4O2 299.1 (MH+). Found m/z 299.1.
EXAMPLE 48 1 -(2S-2-Aminohexanoyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000053_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 46, except substituting ΛP-Boc- L-aminobutyric acid for W-Boc-L-aminocaproic acid. Yield: 30 mg (38%); HPLC: Rt = 3.46 min. (>99%); 1H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.41-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.13 (m, 2H), 4.44-4.37 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.71 (t, J = 6.59, 1 H), 1.89-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.43-1.21 (m, 4H), 0.94-0.82 (t, J = 7.22, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C14H21CIN4O2 313.1 (MH+). Found m/z 313.1. EXAMPLE 49
1 -(2S-2-Aminoisocaproyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000054_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 46, except substituting Λf-Boc- L-aminobutyric acid for ΛP-Boc-L-aminoisocaproic acid. Yield: 17.8 mg (23%); HPLC: Rt = 3.45 min. (>99%); H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.41-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.13 (m, 2H), 4.44-4.37 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.71 (t, J = 6.59, 1H), 1.77-1.57 (m, 3H), 0.98-0.90 (m, 6H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C14H2ιCIN4O2 313.1 (MH+). Found m/z 313.1.
EXAMPLE 50 1-(1-Aminocvclohexane-1-carbonyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000054_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 46, except substituting ΛP-Boc- L-aminobutyric acid for Boc-1-amino-1-cyclohexanoic acid. Yield: 3.8 mg (5%); HPLC: Rt = 3.42 min. (>98%); 1H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.41-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.13 (m, 2H), 4.44-4.37 (s, 2H), 2.19-1.20 (m, 10H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C15H21CIN4O2 325.1 (MH+). Found m/z 325.1.
EXAMPLE 51 1-(2S-2-Amino-3-phenyl-propionyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000054_0003
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 46, except substituting ΛT-Boc- L-aminobutyric acid for Λf-Boc-L-phenylalanine. Yield: 15.6 mg (18%); HPLC: Rt = 3.71 min. (>97%); 1H-NMR (CD3OD, 250 MHz) δ (rotamerism observed) 7.38-7.14 (m, 9H), 4.44-4.37 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.61 (m, 3H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C17H19CIN4O2 347.1 (MH+). Found m/z 347.1.
EXAMPLE 52
1.1 -(2S-1 ,4-cκc/o-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000055_0001
Scheme 3:
Step a) Preparation of Cbz-L-Met-NHNHBoc:
Cbz-L-methionine (5 g, 17.65 mmol) was dissolved in dry THF (20 mL) and cooled in an ice-bath. CDI (3.15 g, 19.42 mmol) was added in one portion, resulting in vigorous evolution of gas. After 20 min. BocNHNH2 (2.57 g, 19.42 mmol) was added and the resulting solution was stirred for a period of 20 h, at which time it was poured into water (150 mL) and extracted with EA (x3). The combined organics were washed once with sat. aq. NaHCO3, 10% aq. citric acid and brine. Drying over MgSO4 followed by evaporation gave an oil which was dried in vacuo to give a white solid. Yield: 6.75 g (96%); HPLC: Rt = 5.00 (>99%); 1H-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 9.00 (br, 1 H), 7.29 (m, 5H), 7.27 (br, 1H), 6.15-6.11 (d, J = 8.4, 1H), 5.12-4.98 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.40 (m, 1 H), 2.57-2.52 (t, J = 7.1 , 2H), 2.13-1.89 (m, 5H), 1.42 (s, 9H); 13C-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 171.7, 156.7, 155.7, 136.5, 128.9, 128.5, 128.4, 81.9, 67.5, 52.8, 32.3, 30.3, 28.5, 15.6; ES-MS: mass calcd for C18H28N3O5S 398.2 (MH+). Found m/z 398.1.
Step b) Preparation of Cbz-L-Met-NHNHBoc methyl sulfonium iodide: Cbz-L-Met-NHNHBoc (6.65 g, 16.73 mmol) was stirred in methyl iodide (25 mL) at rt for a period of 72 h. DCM (50 mL) was added and the yellow solution was concentrated to give a yellow oil, which was dried in vacuo to give the sulfonium salt as a yellow solid. Yield: 9.1 g (100%); HPLC: Rt = 3.86 (>99%); 1H-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 9.33 (br,
1H), 7.27-7.19 (m, 5H), 6.93 (br, 1 H), 6.38-6.36 (d, J = 7.1 , 1 H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.61-4.59 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.58 (m, 2H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 2.99 (s, 3H), 2.45-2.30 (m, 2H), 1.34 (s, 9H); 3C-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 171.1, 156.9, 155.8, 136.5, 129.0, 128.6, 128.4, 82.0, 67.7, 52.3, 40.3, 28.7, 26.8, 26.4; ES-MS: mass calcd for C19H3oN3O5S 412.2 (M+). Found m/z 412.1.
Step c) Preparation of 3(S)-benzyloxycarbonylamino-1-fe/f- butoxycarbonylaminopyrrolidin-2-one:
Cbz-L-Met-NHNHBoc methyl sulfonium iodide (9 g, 16.68 mmol) was dissolved in dry DCM:DMF 1 :1 (338 mL). The resulting yellow solution was cooled in an ice-bath under Ar, and NaH (60 % suspension in mineral oil; 1344 mg, 33.6 mmol) was added in one portion. The solution was stirred at 0 °C for 3 h, during which time the color changed from yellow to various shades of red. The reaction was quenched by addition of EA (115 mL) and water (27 mL), and then stirred overnight at room temperature. The volume was concentrated to ca. 100 mL, diluted with water (300 mL) and extracted with EA (x3). The combined organics were washed with brine, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated to give the crude product as a semi-solid residue (6 g after drying). This was dissolved in hot EA:DE 1 :2 (60 mL), then cooled slowly to rt and finally to -18 °C. After 1 h a further 10 mL DE and 20 mL n-heptane were added portionwise to the cold solution. Upon storage at -18 °C o. n. a white solid was isolated, washed with n- heptane (x3) and dried. Yield: 2.9 g (50%); HPLC: Rt = 4.68 (>86%)/4.97 (>12%); isobaric peaks; 1H-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 7.28-7.19 (m, 5H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 5.51-5.49 (d, J = 7.1 , 1 H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 4.30-4.20 (m, 1 H), 3.58-3.37 (m, 2H), 2.58-2.47 (m, 1 H), 2.02-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.39 (s, 9H); 13C-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 172.1, 156.8, 154.7, 136.7, 128.9, 128.5, 128.4, 82.2, 67.3, 51.2, 46.3, 28.5, 26.4; ES-MS: mass calcd for C17H2 N3O5 350.2 (MH+). Found m/z 350.1.
Step d) Preparation of 3(S)-benzyloxycarbonylamino-1-aminopyrrolidin-2-one:
3(S)-benzyloxycarbonylamino-1 -fetτf-butoxycarbonylaminopyrrolidin-2-one (100 mg, 0.286 mmol) was dissolved in HCI in dioxane (4M, 2 mL) and left at rt for 18 h. The solution was evaporated to dryness and the crude residue was purified by preparative HPLC to give a white solid. Yield: 35 mg (49%); HPLC: R, = 3.61 (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H16N3O3250.1 (MH+). Found m/z 250.1.
Step e) Preparation of 1,1-(2S-1,4-cyc/o-benzyloxycarbonylaminobutanoyl)-4-(o- chlorobenzvDsemicarbazide:
3(S)-Benzyloxycarbonylamino-1-aminopyrrolidin-2-one (35 mg, 0.14 mmol) and NEM (35 μL, 0.28 mmol) were dissolved in dry THF (1.5 mL), and CDI (25 mg, 0.154 mmol) was added. After a period of 21 h at rt o-chlorobenzylamine (19 μL, 0.154 mmol) was added. After 4.5 h the crude product was purified by preparative HPLC to give a white solid. Yield: 20 mg (34%); HPLC: Rt = 4.84 (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C2oH22N4O4 417.1 (MH+). Found m/z 417.0.
Step f) Preparation of 1.1-(2S-1.4-cvc/o-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o- chlorobenzvDsemicarbazide:
1 , 1 -(2S-1 ,4-cyc/o-benzyloxycarbonylaminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide (19 mg, 46 μmol) was dissolved in glacial acetic acid (300 μL). HBr in acetic acid (5.7 M, 20 μL, 114 μmol) was added. After 22 h a further 20 μL HBr in acetic acid was added, and yet another 20 μL after a further 3.5 h. Three hours later the crude product was purified by preparative HPLC to give a white solid. Yield: 10.7 mg (83%); HPLC: Rt = 3.34 (>99%); 1H-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 7.56-7.34 (m, 4H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 4.29-4.21 (t, J = 9.1 , 1 H), 3.85-3.66 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.21 (m, 1 H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H16CIN4O2 283.1 (MH+). Found m/z 283.1.
EXAMPLE 53
1 ,1 -(2R-1 ,4-cyc/o-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000057_0001
Scheme 3:
Step a) Preparation of Cbz-D-Met-NHNHBoc:
Starting from Cbz-D-methionine (2 g, 7.06 mmol), following the procedure for Example
52 a) gave a white solid. Yield: 2.7 g (71%); HPLC: Rt = 4.03 (shorter gradient; >99%);
Rf (PE:EA 1 :1) = 0.62; 1H-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 8.92 (br, 1 H), 7.32 (m, 5H), 7.09 (br, 1 H), 6.09-6.05 (d, J = 8.2, 1 H), 5.15-5.00 (m, 2H), 4.54-4.45 (m, 1 H), 2.60-2.55 (t, J
= 7.1, 2H), 2.19-1.89 (m, 5H), 1.45 (s, 9H); 13C-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 173.2, 156.8,
155.8, 136.4, 128.9, 128.6, 128.5, 82.2, 67.6, 52.8, 32.2, 30.3, 28.5, 15.6; ES-MS: mass calcd for C18H28N3O5S 398.2 (MH+). Found m/z 398.2.
Step b) Preparation of Cbz-D-Met-NHNHBoc methyl sulfonium iodide:
Starting from Cbz-D-Met-NHNHBoc (2.6 g, 6.55 mmol), following the procedure for Example 52 b) gave a yellow solid. Yield: 3.5 g (100%); HPLC: Rt = 3.71 (>99%); 1H- NMR (CDCl3, 250 MHz) δ 9.55 (br, 1H), 7.58 (br, 1H), 7.28-7.19 (m, 5H), 6.73-6.70 (d, J - 7.5, 1 H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.50-4.47 (m, 1 H), 3.68-3.59 (m, 2H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 3.03 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.21 (m, 2H), 1.35 (s, 9H); 13C-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 171.8, 156.9, 155.8, 136.5, 128.8, 128.5, 128.3, 81.4, 67.3, 52.0, 40.0, 28.6, 26.3, 26.0; ES-MS: mass calcd for C19H3oN3θ5S 412.2 (M+). Found m/z 412.2.
Step c) Preparation of 3(R)-benzyloxycarbonylamino-1-ferf- butoxycarbonylaminopyrrolidin-2-one:
Starting from Cbz-D-Met-NHNHBoc methyl sulfonium iodide (1.7 g, 3.15 mmol), following the procedure for Example 52 c) gave the crude product as a clear oil (1.1 g after drying). This was purified on silica, using EA:n-heptane 2:1 to give a white solid. Yield: 660 mg (60%); HPLC: Rt = 4.47 (>66%)/4.80 (>28%); isobaric peaks; Rf (PE:EA 1:1) = 0.3; 1H-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 7.18-7.10 (m, 5H), 6.65 (br, 1H), 5.36 (br, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 4.19-4.06 (m, 1 H), 3.44-3.27 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.38 (m, 1 H), 1.90-1.77 (m, 1 H), 1.29 (s, 9H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C17H24N3O5 350.2 (MH+). Found m/z 350.1.
Step d) Preparation of 3(R)-benzyloxycarbonylamino-1-aminopyrrolidin-2-one:
3(R)-Benzyloxycarbonylamino-1 -fert-butoxycarbonylaminopyrrolidin-2-one (650 mg, 1.86 mmol) was dissolved in DCM (10 mL). TFA:H2O 95:5 (12 mL) was added and the resulting solution was left at -18 °C for 3 days, at which point it was taken to rt for 6 h and finally concentrated in vacuo. The crude, residual oil was purified by preparative HPLC to give a white solid. Yield: 56 mg (12%); HPLC: Rt = 3.36 (>95%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H16N3O3 250.1 (MH+). Found m/z 250.1.
Step e) Preparation of 1 ,1-(2R-1 ,4-cyc/o-benzyloxycarbonylaminobutanoyl)-4-(o- chlorobenzvPsemicarbazide: Starting from 3(R)-benzyloxycarbonylamino-1-aminopyrrolidin-2-one (28 mg, 0.113 mmol), following the procedure for Example 52 e) gave a white solid. Yield: 13 mg (28%); HPLC: Rt = 4.90 (>95%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C20H22N4O4 417.1 (MH+). Found m/z 417.1.
Step f) Preparation of 1 ,1-(2R-1 ,4-cyc/o-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o- chlorobenzvDsemicarbazide:
1 , 1 -(2R-1 ,4-cyc/o-benzyloxycarbonylaminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide (13 mg, 31 μmol) was dissolved in neat TFA (625 μL, 8 mmol). Thioanisole (185 μL , 1.56 mmol) was added, followed by TMSBr (41 μL , 312 μmol ). After 3 h at rt the solution was concentrated, and the crude product was purified by preparative HPLC to give a white solid. Yield: 3 mg (34%); HPLC: Rt = 3.15 (>99%); 1H-NMR (CDCI3, 250 MHz) δ 7.57-7.35 (m, 4H), 4.60 (s, 2H), 4.30-4.22 (t, J = 9.1 , 1H), 3.86-3.67 (m, 2H), 2.79-2.67 (m, 1 H), 2.34-2.18 (m, 1H); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H16CIN4O2 283.1 (MH+). Found m/z 283.1.
EXAMPLE 54 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-ro-(o-hvdroxymethylphenylthio)benzyllsemicarbazide
Figure imgf000059_0001
Scheme 2: a) Preparation of ΛP-Boc-L-aminobutyric acid hydrazide: CDI (1.76 g, 10.8 mmol) was added slowly to a solution of ΛT-Boc-L-aminobutyric acid (2.0 g, 9.84 mmol) in 20 mL dry THF. After addition the solution was stirred for 1 h. Then, hydrazine monohydrate (1.44 mL, 29.5 mmol) was added and the resulting solution was stirred o.n. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the white solid re-dissolved in 1 ,4- dioxane and lyophilized overnight yielding 3.85 g (180%) of crude product. The solid was a mixture of imidazole and desired product (imidazole:product 2:1, determined by 1H-NMR) and was used without further purification. 1H-NMR (DMSO-d6, 250 MHz) δ 9.08-8.89 (s, 1 H), 6.75-6.10 (d, J = 8.2, 1H), 3.79-3.64 (q, J = 7.91 , 14.4, 1 H), 1.61- 1.34 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.18 (s, 9H), 0.81-0.63 (t, J = 7.54, 3H) b) CDI (41 mg, 0.26 mmol) was added to a solution of Λf-Boc-L-aminobutyric acid hydrazide (50 mg, 0.23 mmol) in 1.0 mL dry THF. The resulting solution was stirred overnight and 2-[2-(aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol (0.26 mmol) dissolved in 1.0 mL dry THF was added. The reaction mixture was stirred o.n., and then concentrated. The residue was treated with 1 mL 95% TFA/H2O for 5 min, and concentrated followed by purification by preparative HPLC. The title compound was obtained as a white solid. Yield: 25 mg (28%); HPLC: Rt = 3.66 min. (>98%); ES-MS: mass calcd for Cι9H24N4O2S 389.2 (MH+). Found m/z 389.1.
EXAMPLE 55 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-bromobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000059_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenyIthio]-benzyl alcohol for o-bromobenzylamine. Yield: 49 mg (65%); HPLC: Rt = 3.12 min. (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H17BrN4O2 329.1 (MH+). Found m/z 329.1
EXAMPLE 56 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000060_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol for 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzylamine. Yield: 14 mg (20%); HPLC: Rt = 3.03 min. (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C12H17CIFN4O2 303.1 (MH+). Found m/z 303.0.
EXAMPLE 57
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-ethoxybenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000060_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol for o-ethoxybenzylamine. Yield: 28 mg (41%); HPLC: Rt = 3.27 min. (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C14H23N4O3 295.2 (MH+). Found m/z 295.2
EXAMPLE 58 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(f1.1'-biphenyl-4-yllmethyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000060_0003
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol for (1 ,1'-biphenyl-4-yl)methylamine. Yield: 34 mg (45%); HPLC: Rt = 3.86 min. (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C18H23N4O2 327.2 (MH+). Found m/z 327.2.
EXAMPLE 59
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 ,1'-biphenyl-2-vnmethyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000061_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol for (1 ,1'-biphenyl-2-yl)methylamine. Yield: 63 mg (83%); HPLC: Rt = 3.97 min. (>97%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C18H23N4O2 327.2 (MH+). Found m/z 327.4.
EXAMPLE 60 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(p-rthiophen-2-yl1benzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000061_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol for p-(thiophen-2-yl)benzylamine. Yield: 29 mg (37%); HPLC: Rt = 3.92 min. (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C16H2ιN4O2S 333.1 (MH+). Found m/z 333.2.
EXAMPLE 61 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-[Λ/-morpholinyllbenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000061_0003
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol for o-(Λ/-morpholinyl)benzylamine. Yield: 32 mg (41%); HPLC: Rt = 2.55 min. (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C16H26N5O3 336.2 (MH+). Found m/z 336.3.
EXAMPLE 62
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(1-naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000062_0001
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol for 1-naphthylmethylamine. Yield: 32 mg
(46%); HPLC: Rt = 3.53 min. (>99%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C16H2ιN4O2 301.2 (MH+). Found m/z 301.3.
EXAMPLE 63
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-rΛ/-piperidinyllbenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000062_0002
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]~benzyl alcohol for o-(Λ/-piperidinyl)benzylamine. Yield: 7 mg (9%); HPLC: Rt = 2.71 min. (>96%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C17H28N5O2 334.2 (MH+). Found m/z 334.2.
EXAMPLE 64 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-methylthiobenzyl)semicarbazide
Figure imgf000062_0003
Scheme 2: Following the general procedure of example 54, except substituting 2-[2- (aminomethyl)phenylthio]-benzyl alcohol for o-methylthiobenzylamine. Yield: 20 mg (29%); HPLC: Rt = 3.27 min. (99>%); ES-MS: mass calcd for C13H21N4O2S 297.1 (MH+). Found m/z 297.2.
Biological Assays
The compounds of this invention may be tested in one of several biological assays to determine their pharmacological properties.
Human dipeptidyl peptidase I (DPP-I) assay
Using this assay, the IC50 value of a compound of the invention as a DPP-I inhibitor was determined using an AFC substrate.
Assay buffer (pH 6.0): 100 mM sodium phosphate (8.9 g Na2HPO4; M = 177.99), 150 mM KCI (5.6 g KCI; M = 74.6) and 1.5 mM EDTA (279 mg EDTA; M = 372.2) was dissolved in 500 mL H2O, and pH was adjusted to 6.0. Cysteine*HCI (Sigma C-1276; M = 157.6), 1 mg/mL assay buffer, corresponding to 6 mM, was added to the solution for activation of the DPP-I enzyme.
Substrate:
Gly-Phe-AFC*TFA (Enzyme Systems Products AFC-033) was used as the substrate for determination of IC50 values. Km was 270 μM. The substrate was solubilized in DMSO to give a 7.5 mM stock solution (2.2 mg of substrate was added to 0.5 mL DMSO).
DPP-I:
Human DPP-I (hDDP-l; obtained from UniZyme A/S, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark) was stored at -20 °C in a buffer containing 2.5 mM Na-phosphate, 150 mM NaCl, 2 mM cysteamine, 50% glycerol, pH 7.0 at a concentration of 2.5 mg/mL. This stock solution was diluted 200 times in the assay buffer.
Assay conditions:
The assay was performed in 96-well plates. Assay buffer (230 μL) was added to the well, followed by 10 μL of diluted DPP-I, corresponding to 9.1 nM in the assay. Then 5 μL of either DMSO (control) or test substance in varying concentrations was added, and the solution was mixed. The plate was incubated at 37 °C for 10 minutes, followed by addition of 5 μL of 7.5 mM substrate (corresponding to 150 μM in the assay). The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R2 >0.99). Data were exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option Sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
Human liver cathepsin B assay
Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over human cathepsin B was determined, using a fluorogenic substrate.
Assay buffer (pH 6.1): 0.1 M MES buffer (1.95 g; M = 195.2) and 1 mM EDTA (37 mg; M = 372.2) were mixed in 100 mL H2O and pH adjusted to 6.1. DTT (10 μL, 0.5 M) was added for activation of the enzyme (corresponding to 5 mM).
Cathepsin B: Human liver cathepsin B (Enzyme System Products, CAT-B; stock 25 μg / 54 μL = 463 ng/μL). One aliquot was diluted to a concentration of 40 ng/μL by adding 53 μL assay buffer (without DTT). Just prior to experiment, two more dilution steps were performed: 4 ng/μL: 5 μL (40 ng/μL) + 45 μL buffer (without DTT) 0.1 ng/μL: 5 μL (4 ng/μL) + 285 μL buffer (without DTT)
Substrate:
Boc-Leu-Arg-Arg-AFC«2TFA (Enzyme System Products AFC113). Stock solution made (20 mM; 15.1 mg dissolved in 1 ml DMSO). Diluted further in H2O to 10 mM. Km for this substrate has been determined to be 600 μM.
Assay conditions:
The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 84 μL assay buffer was added to the well followed by 10 μL 1 % DMSO in assay buffer (control) or a compound of the invention (10 μM in the assay). Then 10 μL (0.1 ng/μL, corresponding to 1 ng in assay) enzyme was added, and 5 min. later 6 μL substrate (10 mM, corresponding to 600 μM in the assay) was added. The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R2 >0.99). Data were exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option Sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
Human cathepsin G assay
Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over human cathepsin G was determined, using a chromogenic substrate.
Assay buffer (pH 8.3):
Buffer containing 100 mM Tris/HCI pH 8.3 (25 °C), 500 mM NaCl, and 20 mM CaCI2 prepared. DTNB (5,5'-dithio-bis(2-nitrobenzoic acid)) was added just prior to experiment (10 μL 1.25 mM/well).
Cathepsin G:
Human cathepsin G (Calbiochem Cat # 219373, 50 ng/μL = 0.1 mU/μL stock) was reconstituted in 50 mM sodium acetate and 150 mM NaCl (pH 5.5), and stored at -20 °C. Diluted to 2 ng/μL in buffer just prior to experiment.
Substrate:
Suc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phel-SBzl (Bachem Cat # 4009924.0050) diluted to 1 mM in buffer from 10 mM stock in buffer. Km determined to 100-200 μM.
Assay conditions:
The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 60 μL assay buffer was added to the well followed by 10 μL DTNB (1.25 mM), and 10 μL of a compound of the invention (100μM, diluted with assay buffer to give 10 μM in the assay). Then 10 μL (2 ng/μL) enzyme was added, and 10 min. later (at 37 °C) 10 μL substrate (100 μM final concentration) was added. The absorption was measured at 410 nm for 10 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the UV-spectrometer it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R2 >0.99). Data were exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option Sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
Human liver cathepsin H assay Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over human cathepsin H was determined, using a fluorogenic substrate.
Assay buffer (pH 6.0): 50 mM sodium phosphate (0.89 g Na2HPO4; M = 177.99), 2.0 mM EDTA (74 mg EDTA; M = 372.2), 0.012 % Triton-X (390 μL 3 %) dissolved in 100 mL H2O and pH adjusted to 6.0.
Cathepsin H: Human liver cathepsin H (Enzyme System Products, Cath-1 ; 25 μg) was solubilized in 60 μL enzyme buffer (giving a stock with a concentration of 417 ng/μL). Enzyme stock (5 μL) was diluted with 1245 μL enzyme buffer. Prior to running experiment 1 μL 0.5 M DTT/100 μL enzyme solution was added. Incubated for 5 minutes on ice, then added to reaction mixture.
Substrate:
ARG-AFC*2HBR (Enzyme System Products AF002; 10.6 mg) was dissolved in 1 mL
DMSO, giving a 20 mM solution. Km for this substrate has been determined to be 27 μM
Assay conditions:
The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 50 μL assay buffer was added to the well followed by 25 μL reference inhibitor (cystatin; stock 1 mg/mL, diluted with assay buffer to give 10 nM in assay) or a compound of the invention (diluted with assay buffer to give 10 μM in the assay). Then 25 μL (40 ng) enzyme was added, and 1 min. later (at 37 °C), 100 μL ARG-AFC substrate (15 μM in the assay) was added. The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R2 >0.99). Data were exported to
GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option Sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
Human liver cathepsin L assay Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over human cathepsin L was determined, using a fluorogenic substrate. Assay buffer (pH 5.5):
20 mM sodium acetate (M = 82.04; 164 mg), 4.0 mM EDTA (M = 372.2; 149 mg), 0.012 % Triton-X (390 μL 3 %) dissolved in 100 mL H2O and pH adjusted to 5.5.
Cathepsin L:
Human liver cathepsin L (Enzyme System Products, Catl-1 ; 5 μL of a1.61 μU/μL stock) was solubilized in 2500 μL enzyme buffer. Prior to running experiment, 1 μL 0.5 M DTT/100 μL enzyme solution was added. Incubated for 5 minutes on ice, then added to reaction mixture.
Substrate:
Z-Phe-ARG-AFC*TFA (Enzyme System Products AF052; 15.6 mg) was dissolved in 1 mL DMSO, giving a 20 mM solution.
Assay conditions:
The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 50 μL assay buffer was added to the well followed by 25 μL reference inhibitor (cystatin, stock 1 mg/mL, diluted with assay buffer to give 25 nM in assay) or a compound of the invention (diluted with assay buffer to give 10 μM in the assay). Then 25 μL (80 nU) enzyme was added, and 1 min. later (at 37 °C) 100 μL substrate (10 μM in the assay) was added. The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37°C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R2 >0.99). Data were exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option Sigmoidal dose- response (variable slope).
Aspergillus DPP-IV assay Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over Aspergillus DPP-IV was determined, using a fluorogenic substrate.
Assay buffer (pH 7.4): 50 mM Tris, 0.1% Triton.
Aspergillus DPP-IV: Aspergillus DPP-IV (Enzyme System Products, SPE01 ; 5 mU dissolved in 25 μL assay buffer, giving a stock with a concentration of a 0.2 mU/μL). Prior to running experiment, 5 μL of enzyme stock solution was diluted to 0.004 mU/μL with 245 μL buffer.
Substrate:
Gly-Pro-AFC*TFA (Enzyme System Products AF039; 10 mg) was dissolved in 1 mL DMSO, giving a 20 mM solution. Diluted further in buffer to 1 mM.
Assay conditions: The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 60 μL assay buffer was added to the well followed by 10 μL 1 % DMSO in assay buffer (control) or a compound of the invention (100 μM, corresponding to 10 μM in the assay). Incubated at 37 °C, then 10 μL enzyme (corresponding to 0.04 mU in assay) was added, followed by 10 μL substrate (100 μM in the assay). The excitation wavelength was 400 nm, and the emission was measured at 505 nm for 10-20 minutes at 30 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R2 >0.99). Data were exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option Sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
Human neutrophil elastase assay
Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over human neutrophil elastase was determined, using a fluorogenic substrate.
Assay buffer (pH 7.5):
Buffer containing 100 mM Tris/HCI pH 7.5 (25 °C), and 500 mM NaCl.
Neutrophil elastase:
Human neutrophil elastase (Calbiochem Cat # 324681, 50 ng/DL stock) was reconstituted in 50 mM sodium acetate pH 5.5 and 200 mM NaCl, then stored at -20 °C. Diluted to 1 ng/μL in buffer just prior to experiment.
Substrate:
MeOSuc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Val-AMC (Calbiochem Cat # 324740) was dissolved in buffer to 4 mM (398 μL/mg) just prior to experiment. Km was determined to be 560 μM. Assay conditions:
The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 80 μL assay buffer was added to the well followed by 10 μL enzyme (1 ng/μL). Incubated for 10 min. at 37 °C, then 10 μL substrate was added, and subsequently a compound of the invention (10 μM in the assay) The excitation wavelength was 380 nm, and the emission was measured at 460 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37 °C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R2 >0.99). Data was exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
Tryptase assay
Using this assay, the selectivity of a compound of the invention for hDPP-l over β- tryptase was determined, using a fluorogenic substrate.
Assay buffer (pH 7.5):
0.1 M HEPES buffer (pH 7.5) with 0.5 M NaCl.
Tryptase: Rh-Skin β-tryptase (Promega # G7061 ) was diluted to a final stock solution of 0.08 μg/μL in assay buffer.
Rh-lung β-tryptase (Promega # G5631) was diluted to a final stock solution of 0.08 μg/μL in assay buffer.
Substrate:
Z- ARG-AMC*HCI (BACHEM 11130; 10 mg) was dissolved in 1 mL DMSO, giving a 20 mM solution. Km was determined to be > 400 μM.
Assay conditions: The assay was performed in 96-well plates. 85 μl assay buffer was added to the well followed by 5 μL enzyme stock. Then 5 μL substrate was added, and subsequently 5 μL 4% DMSO in assay buffer (control) or a compound of the invention (10 μM in the assay) The excitation wavelength was 380 nm, and the emission was measured at 460 nm for 10-20 minutes at 37°C. Each measurement was made in duplicate. In the software (SOFTmax Pro) used for data collection from the fluorometer (Molecular
Devices: Gemini XS), it was ensured that the measured slopes were linear (R2 >0.99). Data were exported to GraphPad Prism and nonlinear regression was performed using the option Sigmoidal dose-response (variable slope).
Human CYP1A2 assay This assay was used to determine the effect of a compound of the invention on the CYP1A2 liver metabolising enzyme.
Vivid® CYP1A2 Blue Screening Kit from PanVera was used.
Kit components: Vivid®CYP450 Reaction Buffer I: 200 mM potassium phosphate buffer, pH 8.
CYP1A2 baculosomes® reagent: CYP1A2 and NADH-P450 reductase (P450-specific content: 1.1 μM). Microsomes prepared from insect cells that were infected with baculovirus containing the cDNA for human CYP1A2 and rabbit cytochrome P450 reductase. Regenerating System: 333 mM glucose-6-phosphate and 40 U/mL glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase in 100 mM potassium phosphate buffer, pH 8.
Vivid® CYP1A2 Blue Substrate.
Vivid® Blue Standard: 3-cyano-7-hydroxycoumarin.
10 mM NADP+ in 100 mM potassium phosphate buffer, pH 8.
Procedure
Tubes thawed on ice. 2x reaction buffer dispensed (room temperature) in two eppendorf tubes (for Mix A and Mix B).
Controls or compounds of the invention: Diluted to a concentration of 50 μM. Positive control compound: α-naphthoflavone. Negative controls: DMSO and H2O.
Mix A: 485 μL reaction buffer, 10 μL regeneration system, 5 μL Baculosome reagent. Mixed gently and placed on ice.
Mix B: 88.5 μL reaction buffer, 1.5 μL substrate, 10 μL 10 mM NADP+.
In a 96-well plate (Costar c-3904), 40 μL of 50 μM sample dispensed. 50 μl Mix A added. Incubated 20 min. at rt. Then, 10 μl of Mix B added. Fluorescence determined (Molecular Devices, SPECTRAmax Gemini EM): Ex: 409 nm, Em: 460 nm, at 37 °C for 20 min. (Automix: 5 s, top read.).
Following the procedure for CYP1A2, using the appropriate kits below, the effect of a compound of the invention on the other CYP enzymes was determined:
Vivid® CYP2C9 Red Screening Kit from PanVera. Vivid® CYP2C19 Red Screening Kit from PanVera. Vivid® CYP2D6 Cyan Screening Kit from PanVera. Vivid® CYP3A4 Red Screening Kit from PanVera.
Cellular DPP-I assay
The following assay was used to the determine the inhibitory effect of compounds of the invention on cellular rat DPP-I.
Cell culture:
The RBL-2H3 cells (basophilic leukaemia cell line), were obtained from the American Type Culture Collection. Cells were cultured at 37 °C in humidified air atmosphere with 5% CO2. Cells were grown in complete media (CM) consisting of RPMI (GIBCO) supplemented with 10% heat-inactivated foetal bovine serum (FBS; GIBCO), 100 U/mL penicillin and 100 ug/mL streptomycin (GIBCO).
Treatment of cells:
All cell-based experiments employing inhibitors of DPP-I were performed by addition of the compound (kept below -20 °C as a 10 mM stock solution in DMSO (Sigma)) for indicated time and concentrations to sub-confluent cell cultures growing on culture dishes. All experiments were set up in triplicates. Following the treatment, cells were washed twice in ice-cold PBS (Sigma) and scraped from the culture dish. After another wash in PBS cells were lysed in ice-cold H2O containing 0.3% Triton x 100. An additional volume of buffer containing 40 mM MOPS, 2M NaCl, 2mM EDTA and 20% of glycerol was added. The cell lysate was clarified by centrifugation at 3000 rpm for 10 min. The resulting supernatant was transferred to eppendorf tubes. The Coomassie Plus Protein Assay (Pierece) was used to determine protein levels of the samples.
In vitro measurement of DPP-I activity: The activity of DPP-I in cell lysates was performed in 100 mM sodium phosphate, 150 mM KCI, 1.5 mM EDTA (pH = 6) using 50 uM of H-G(Y(3NO2))GPP(K(Abz))G-OH (Schafer-N, Denmark) as a substrate. For each measurement, cell lysate corresponding to approximately 50 μg of protein was used. All samples were prepared in duplicates.
Assay for determination of metabolic stability is rat liver microsomes The assay was performed at Cerep (Seattle) according to the protocol described by Kuhnz et. al. (Kuhnz, W., Gieschen, H. Drug Metab. Dispos., 26, 1120-1127), using rat liver microsomes (0.3 mg/mL), test compound (1 μM), NADP (1 mM), and G6P (5 mM), and G6PDHase (1 U/mL) with 0.6 % methanol/0.6 % acetonitrile in water. Incubation was performed at 37 °C in phosphate buffer (50 mM, pH = 7.4), and the samples were analyzed for remaining product ion (selected reaction monitoring) by HPLC-MS/MS (Thermo Finnigan) at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 min. intervals.
Results:
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The results show that the compound tested is a selective inhibitor of DPP-I.
The above specification and Examples fully disclose how to make and use the compounds of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the particular embodiments described hereinabove, but includes all modifications thereof within the scope of the following claims. The various references to journals, patents and other publications which are cited herein comprise the state of the art and are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.

Claims

1. A compound of formula (I)
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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein
Ri and R2 independently of each other are hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C5-10cycloalkenyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group but not benzyl when R6 are phenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl-C1-5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl-C1-5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7cycloalkyl-C1-5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl-C1-5alkyl group, or R1 and R2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3- 7heterocycloalkyl group; R3 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or R3 and R^ together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3- 10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group, or R3 and R2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group; R4and R5 independently of each other are hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R6 is Cι-6alkyl, -CH(R7)CONH(R8), C2-6alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C5-10cycloalkenyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7heterocycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7cycloalkyl-C -5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3- 7heterocycloalkyl-C-ι-5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C -6alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl-heteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group with the proviso that aryl is not substituted with a nitro group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl-Ci. 5alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted heteroaryl-C1-5alkyl group; R7 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group or a side chain of a natural or non-natural amino acid residue; R8 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C-i-6alkylheteroaryl group, a side chain of a natural or non- natural amino acid residue or a group -CH(R7)CONH(R9); R9 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted Cι-6alkylheteroaryl group, wherein a substituted group is substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylthio, C1-6alkylcarbonyl, C1-6-N-alkylamide, C1-6alkoxy, dialkylamino-C1-6alkyl, amide, hydroxy, carboxy, amino, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio and cyano.
2. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein R-i and R2, independently of each other, are hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group.
3. A compound according to claim 1or 2, wherein Ri and R2, independently of each other, are selected from methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, iso-butyl, benzyl, 1-naphthylmethyl, 2-naphthylmethyl and (4-pyridyl)methyl.
4. A compound according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Ri is C1-6alkyl and R2 is H.
5. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein R^ and R2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7- heterocycloalkyl group.
6. A compound according to claim 5, wherein R^ and R2 together form an unsubstituted or substituted cyclohexyl group.
7. A compound according to any of the preceding claims, wherein R3 is hydrogen or methyl.
8. A compound according to any of the claims 1-6, wherein Ri and R3 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3. 7heterocycloalkyl group.
9. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein R2 and R3 together form an unsubstituted or substituted C3-10cycloalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C3-7- heterocycloalkyl group.
10. A compound according to any of the preceding claims, wherein R4 is hydrogen or methyl.
11. A compound according to any of the preceding claims, wherein R5 is hydrogen or methyl.
12. A compound according to any of claims 1-7, 10-11 , wherein at least one of R3and R and R5 is hydrogen.
13. A compound according to claim 12, wherein R3and R4and R5is hydrogen.
14. A compound according to any of the preceding claims, wherein R6 is - CH(R7)CONH(R8), C1-6alkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group.
15. A compound according to any of the preceding claims, wherein R6 is an unsubstituted or substituted benzyl group.
16. A compound according to any of claims 1-14, wherein R6 is the group - CH(R7)CONH(R8).
17. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R6 is selected from 2S-3-phenylpropan- 2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-cyclohexylpropan-2-yl- amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S- N-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-methylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3- yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-butan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-2- phenylethan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl- amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p-chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl- amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 , 1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan2-yl- amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p-hydroxyphenyl)propan- 2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-4-methylpentan-2-yl-amide]-3, (benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2- yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N- [2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3- (benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2S-N-[2S-3-(m- fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide, 2-phenylethyl, 2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl, benzyl, o-chlorobenzyl, 2-furfuryl, 2-(3-indolyl)ethyl, 1- naphthylmethyl, 4-piperonyl, p-chlorobenzyl, 2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethyl, m-fluorobenzyl, o- fluorobenzyl, p-fluorobenzyl, o-trifluoromethylbenzyl, m-chlorobenzyl, o-methoxybenzyl, o-methylbenzyl, alpha-methylbenzyl, o-(o-hydroxymethylphenylthio)benzyl, o- bromobenzyl, 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl, o-ethoxybenzyl, [1 ,1'-biphenyl-4-yl]methyl, [1 ,1'- biphenyl-2-yl]methyl, p-[thiophen-2-yl]benzyl, o-[N-morpholinyl]benzyl, o-[N- piperidinyl]benzyl and o-methylthiobenzyl.
18. A compound according to any of claims 1-14, wherein R6 is an unsubstituted or substituted [1 ,1'-biphenyl-2-yl]methyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted [1 ,1'- biphenyl-4-yl]methyl group.
19. A compound according to any of claims 1-14, 16, wherein R7 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6a!kyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C3- 10cycloalkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C -6alkylaryl group, an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group.
20. A compound according to claim 19, wherein R7 is an unsubstituted or substituted C^alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylheteroaryl group.
21. A compound according to claim 20, wherein R7 is 2-phenylethyl.
22. A compound according to any of claims 1-14, 16-21 , wherein R8 is hydrogen, - CH(R7)CONH(R9) or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group.
23. A compound according to claim 22, wherein R8 is -CH(R7)CONH(R9) and R7 is an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkylaryl group or an unsubstituted or substituted Cι. 6alkyl-heteroaryl group.
24. A compound of claim 23, wherein R7 is (indol-3-yl)methyl or (m- fluorophenyl)methyl.
25. A compound according to claim 23, wherein R9 is hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6alkyl group.
26. A compound according to claim 25, wherein R9 is hydrogen.
27. A compound according to claim 1 selected from the group consisting of
1-(2S-2-Aminopropionyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
1-(aminoacetyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-1-methyl-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide; 1 -(1 -aminocyclohexane-1 -carbonyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-
3-cyclohexylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(1 -aminocyclohexane-1 -carbonyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-
4-phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan- 2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3- phenylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-3-naphthyl-2-propanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3- methylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-[2S-2-amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyl]-4-[2S-Λ/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)- butan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-[2S-2-amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyl]-4-[2S-A/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)-2- phenylethan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2- yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-N-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(indol-3- yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-/V-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-amino-4-phenylbutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1 ,1'-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-
3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1 -(2S-2-aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1 '- biphenyl-4-yl)propan2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1 ,1'-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-4-methylpentan-2-yl-amide]-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-
3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-
2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-A/-[2S-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(p-chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(2- naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 ,1'- biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-phenylethyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-phenylethyl)-4-methylsemicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-benzylsemicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-furfuryl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(3-indolyl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(1 -naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-piperonylsemicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(p-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(m-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(p-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-trifluoromethylbenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(m-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-methoxybenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(alpha-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2S-2-aminovaleryl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2S-2-aminohexanoyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-aminoisocaproyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(1 -aminocyclohexane-1 -carbonyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-amino-3-phenyl-propionyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 ,1 -(2S-1 ,4-cyc/o-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 , 1 -(2R-1 ,4-cyc/o-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazidei 1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[o-(o-hydroxymethylphenylthio)benzyl]semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-bromobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-ethoxybenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 , 1 '-biphenyl-4-yl]methyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 , 1 '-biphenyl-2-yl]methyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(p-[thiophen-2-yl]benzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-[Λ/-morpholinyl]benzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(1 -naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-[A/-piperidinyl]benzyl)semicarbazide; and
1-(2S-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-methylthiobenzyl)semicarbazide.
28. A compound according to claim 1 selected from the group consisting of 1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-1-methyl-4-(2S-3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-phenylpropan-
2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3- phenylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-3-naphthyl-2-propanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3- methylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-[2R-2-amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyl]-4-[2S-Λ/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)- butan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-[2R-2-amino-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoyl]-4-[2S-A/-(2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide)-2- phenylethan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(indol-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-2- yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(indol-3- yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-amino-4-phenylbutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1 , 1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]- 3-phenylpropan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 , 1 '- biphenyl-4-yl)propan2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(1 ,1 '-biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(p- hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-4-methylpentan-2-yl-amide]-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-
3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4-phenylbutan-
2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-A/-[2S-3-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(p-chlorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminopentanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(2-naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(2- naphthyl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-f luorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-3-(1 , 1 '- biphenyl-4-yl)propan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-phenylethyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-phenylethyl)-4-methylsemicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-benzylsemicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(2-f urfuryl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(3-indolyl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(1 -naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-piperonylsemicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(p-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-[2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethyl]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(m-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(p-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-trifluoromethylbenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(m-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-methoxybenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(o-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminopropionyl)-4-(alpha-methylbenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-aminovaleryl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminohexanoyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-aminoisocaproyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-amino-3-phenyl-propionyl)- 4-(o-chlorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[2S-Λ/-[2S-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl-amide]-4- phenylbutan-2-yl-amide]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-[o-(o-hydroxymethylphenylthio)benzyl]semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-bromobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)semicarbazide;
1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-ethoxybenzyl)semicarbazide; 1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 , 1 '-biphenyl-4-yl]methyl)semicarbazide;
1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-([1 , 1 '-biphenyl-2-yl]methyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(p-[thiophen-2-yl]benzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-[Λ/-morpholinyl]benzyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(1-naphthylmethyl)semicarbazide; 1-(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-[Λ/-piperidinyl]benzyl)semicarbazide; and 1 -(2R-2-Aminobutanoyl)-4-(o-methylthiobenzyl)semicarbazide.
29. A compound according to any of the preceding claims, which in the DPP-I assay exhibits an IC50 value of less than 500 μM such as, e.g., less than 100 M, less than 50 μM, less than 1 μM, less than 500 nM, less than 100 nM or less than 50 nM.
30. A compound according to any of the preceding claims for use in medicine.
31. A compound according to claim 30 for use as a protease inhibitor.
32. A compound according to claim 31 for use as a cysteine protease inhibitor.
33. A compound according to any of claims 30-32 for use in the treatment, prophylaxis and/or diagnosis of inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis or for application in target cell apoptosis.
34. A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active substance, a compound as defined in any of claims 1-33 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
35. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 34 in unit dosage form, comprising from about 1 μg to about 1000 mg such as, e.g., from about 10 μg to about 500 mg, from about 0.05 to about 100 mg or from about 0.1 to about 50 mg, of the active substance.
36. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 34 or 35 for oral, nasal, transdermal, pulmonal or parenteral administration.
37. A method for the treatment of ailments, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound as defined in any of claims 1-33 or of a composition as defined in any of claims 34-36.
38. The method according to claim 37, wherein the effective amount of the compound is in a range of from about 1 μg to about 1000 mg such as, e.g., from about 10 μg to about 500 mg, from about 0.05 to about 100 mg or from about 0.1 to about 50 mg per day.
39. Use of a compound as defined in any of claims 1-33 for the preparation of a medicament.
40. Use of a compound as defined in any of claims 1-33 for the preparation of a medicament for treatment, prophylaxis and/or diagnosis of inflammation, type2 diabetes, asthma, severe influenza, respiratory syncytial virus infection, CD8 T cell inhibition, inflammatory bowel diseases, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, Papillon Lefevre syndrome, Haim Munk syndrome, gum disease, periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Huntington's disease, Chagas' disease, Alzheimer's disease, sepsis or for application in target cell apoptosis.
41. A method for modulating DPP-I levels in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to said subject an amount of a compound as defined in any of claims 1- 33 or a composition as defined in any of claims 34-36 in an amount effective to modulate said DPP-I levels in said subject.
42. The method according to claim 41 , wherein said DPPI is inhibited.
43. The method according to claim 42, wherein DPP-I is selectively inhibited as determined by IC50(Cathepsin B)/ IC50(DPP-I assay) is 25 or more such as, e.g., 50 or more, 75 or more or 100 or more.
44. The method according to claim 42 or 43, wherein DPP-I is selectively inhibited as determined by IC50(Cathepsin G)/ IC50(DPP-I assay) is 25 or more such as, e.g., 50 or more, 75 or more or 100 or more.
45. The method according to any of claim 42-44, wherein DPP-I is selectively inhibited as determined by IC50(Cathepsin H)/ IC5o(DPP-l assay) is 25 or more such as, e.g., 50 or more, 75 or more or 100 or more.
46. The method according to any of claim 42-45, wherein DPP-I is selectively inhibited as determined by IC50(Cathepsin L)/ IC50(DPP-I assay) is 25 or more such as, e.g., 50 or more, 75 or more or 100 or more.
47. The method according to any of claim 42-46, wherein DPP-I is selectively inhibited as determined by IC50(DPP-IV)/ IC50(DPP-I assay) is 25 or more such as, e.g., 50 or more, 75 or more or 100 or more.
48. The method according to any of claim 42-47, wherein DPP-I is selectively inhibited as determined by IC50(Neutrophil elastase)/ IC50(DPP-I assay) is 25 or more such as, e.g., 50 or more, 75 or more or 100 or more.
49. The method according to any of claim 42-48, wherein DPP-I is selectively inhibited as determined by IC5o(Tryptase)/ IC50(DPP-I assay) is 25 or more such as, e.g., 50 or more, 75 or more or 100 or more.
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